More than half a million people had gathered inside the Grand Forum of Veyra to witness the Saintess Reveal, an event that had begun exactly as Edenis Raphiel had planned.
Maria Reina Paradis, the Saintess of the Garden of Eden, had appeared before the world. Her speech had reached every corner of the Forum and traveled far beyond it through the worldwide broadcast. For one brief, shining moment, the ceremony had been a success.
Then a man had interrupted it.
More than half a million spectators stood in complete silence, their eyes fixed on the stage. Those seated closest could see the scene with their own eyes, while the rest watched through the enormous screens that displayed every movement taking place above.
It was difficult to make out the stranger clearly. King Aslan, Maria, and Commander Reginald stood between him and much of the audience. Still, everyone could see the man sitting on the golden seat that had been prepared for the Saintess.
They could see his silver hair.
