The people of the Court of Fontaine were rapidly converging on the Opera Epiclese. They had heard from the Melusines that this was a press conference held by Lady Furina, the Hydro Archon, and that she would announce a way to resolve Fontaine's doomsday prophecy!
This was huge news!
Many of Fontaine's people had already lost hope over Furina's inaction, yet they had never imagined she would hold a press conference and announce with such fanfare that she had found a way to resolve Fontaine's doomsday prophecy!
Whether they believed Furina or not, everyone was gathering at the Opera Epiclese. This would be the largest gathering in the opera house's history!
The Knave, too, could not help her curiosity and took the children to the Opera Epiclese. She wanted to see whether this Hydro Archon really had found a way to break the prophecy!
The children of the House of the Hearth, including Lyney and Lynette, were also very curious. With "Father" inviting them as well, they had all come along.
They followed the crowd inside in an orderly fashion under the Melusines' direction, then took their seats one by one.
Unfortunately, the seats nearest the front were already full, so The Knave and the children of the House of the Hearth could only sit far toward the back.
"Brother, do you really think the Hydro Archon can actually give us a way to resolve the prophecy?"
Lynette did not quite believe Furina could offer such a plan either.
"No need to rush. All we need to do now is enjoy the show."
Lyney shook his head at this. He was also very curious about how things would unfold.
Once everyone had entered, the seats of the enormous Opera Epiclese were actually full. The Melusines hurriedly switched on the air