"So... the urgent summons of all Soul Guardians this time, along with the ministers' barely concealed joyful expressions, are most likely connected to Lord Kana's return?"
Vane looked towards his sister beside him, his eyes full of irrepressible excitement, his voice trembling slightly with agitation.
As everyone began to enthusiastically and fervently discuss the possible astounding changes that the leader's return might bring.
The edge of the training ground suddenly experienced an unexpected and peculiar distortion in space, like ripples spreading across a calm water surface with a stone thrown in.
A young mage, wearing the standard-make magic robe of the Night Watcher and prominently displaying the commander's insignia on his chest, stepped out instantly.
He landed stably and precisely on the wide edge platform of the Floating Fortress, his movements clean and swift.
He was evidently very familiar with the fortress's layout and surroundings, walking with a light gait.
