Bab 149: More Than What Fate Can Defeat - I

"Anthicheg," in ancient parlance, signifies "the cradle of ancient flames." 

This is also the name of the imperial palace throughout the ages. 

This colossal palace, situated at the zenith of the imperial capital, the City of Celestia, ceaselessly burns with a fierce, crimson fire. 

When the subjects of the empire gaze up at the palace from within the city, it is as if they are worshiping a second sun.

Tap, tap, tap —

The crisp sound of footsteps echoed within the dwelling of the supreme monarch. 

A woman, her crimson robe trailing on the ground, her hem resembling the burning flames, bowed her head slightly, humbly greeting the figure in the depths of the palace, amidst the roaring blood flames: "Mother, good day."

"... Evora." 

Came the aged voice of a woman from within the flames, "I did not permit you to enter and exit my palace at will."