In the Main Material World, at the exact same moment as in Rushta, only a few seconds had passed. In the ruins of the streets near December Plaza, Hypamira stood there in a daze for a moment, looking lost, before turning to leave. Just then, the Mountain and River Attribute in her hands suddenly vibrated with a soft hum. Then it vibrated a second time. Hypamira froze slightly and raised the cross-shaped warhammer in both hands. To her astonishment, the sacred relic radiated a gentle white light, flew out of her hands, and hovered in midair.
Saint Conti Palace, White Rose Garden.
"Hmm?" Medisa suddenly stopped and looked around in surprise. She frowned, a trace of unease showing on her face.
"What's wrong?" Charles noticed her strange behavior and asked.
"Nothing. The lord..." Medisa looked at the empty slots in her deck where the Stag and Fairy had once been, feeling hollow inside. Why hasn't the lord returned yet? Why didn't he say anything just now?
The White Rose Garden was currently in complete chaos.
Old Chancellor Nidwen and Grand Holy Seat Vala had activated the long-distance teleportation array that had originally belonged to the Cruz imperial family. It was actually just a miniature Gate of Flames, but the move instead stirred up everyone's fear. The news spread like wildfire. Carriages came and went outside the palace gates, and several even drove straight into the White Rose Garden. No one cared about the dignity of the imperial family anymore. It looked as though the end of the world had arrived.
The number of people who could be teleported each time was limited, so the nobles lined up according to rank. The first to be sent away were the nobles from Flower Leaf Territory, East Metz, and other regions, along with