Heavy silence lanced through the tower as if a single sound would send it crumbling to dust.
Flattering sounds echoed as the Faceless Monarch stood at the center and locked glances at each person in the room, the Lords, Overlords, and finally the Monarchs.
Blood rushed out of Leon's dual heart and spread through his body when the red-robed Faceless Monarch pulled his attention away from him.
Sharp air flew out of Leon's nose when the Faceless Monarch shifted his focus toward the five floating Monarchs.
Hei Yung placed a hand on Leon's shoulder, then leaned toward his left ear. "Remember, say the truth only."
He pulled his hand back when one of the Shards materialized before Leon as if it were there before the ages of time.
"Leon Storm. Son of the Destroyer. It is time." The ground at Leon's feet ejected when the Shard slammed its staff on the ground.
