章 1343: The Return of the King (III)

"Depravita," whispered the Collapsing Lightning Emperor, his voice tinged with disbelief and simmering anger. The word hung heavy in the air, laden with memories of past battles and ancient foes. Gabriel's keen senses had detected the aura of the invaders embedded subtly within the ominous words now emblazoned across the sky. It was extremely subtle and marginal, but it was undeniably present.

Clenching his fists until his knuckles turned white, Gabriel's eyes hardened with determination and focus. The gravity of the situation demanded immediate action. He turned sharply to William. "Protect the Scarlet Royal Family." 

William's eyes sharpened, the resolve within them as solid as forged steel. He performed a silent nod. The determination in his heart was clear, a blazing fire that nothing could extinguish.