Lord Veran's willing vessel rose above the monument intersection as the stolen foundation key bonded with his flesh.
Radiant white-gold armor encased his aristocratic frame, fusing council robes directly to the primordial circuits humming beneath his feet.
His mortal countenance remained visible beneath the ceremonial visor, leaving his mouth unshielded as an alien divinity spoke through him.
"Three unlawful holdings have been identified," the Hunting Avatar proclaimed, its resonant tone reverberating across the empty avenue.
"The stolen divine asset, the false royal claimant, and the demonic core withheld from proper imperial utilization... surrender them to the hunt immediately."
Hajin unlocked two Rings on his right wrist before the initial beam of defensive energy could strike the pavement.
A shimmering Aegis deflected the lethal lance toward the vacant palace eaves, preventing stray sparks from reaching the retreating guards.
