Clang, clang, clang.

The sound of clashing armor echoed as Tolreo led the knights into the chamber.

"Your Excellency, it seems it's time to act," he said.

Following closely behind was Baron Connelly, the commander of the capital defense forces, who added,
"Your Excellency, the defense forces are ready as well."

Every soldier in the capital was now mobilized. The Marquis’ vassals, who oversaw the surveillance of the capital, had swiftly detected the anomalies.

Marquis Branford remained silent, seemingly lost in deep thought.

Tolreo pressed urgently,
"Your Excellency, the preparations to apprehend the transcendent are complete. The Captain …