The result was a clear divide across the square.
On one side stood the various other races, while on the other were Storm City's original inhabitants.
The original inhabitants pointed at the other races, whispering among themselves without pause.
The various races, on the other hand, seemed somewhat cowed. They no longer displayed the arrogance and bloodlust they had shown whenever they encountered humans in the forest.
Of course, all of this stemmed from the good life Nalant had given them, as well as the powerful authority he held over them.
"Lord Nalant has arrived!"
"Greetings, my lord!"
"Greetings, Lord Nalant!"
Following the guard's announcement, Nalant descended from the sky atop an Eagle Sparrow Beast.
In an instant, whether they were Storm City's original inhabitants or the various races gathering at the Bone Dragon Knight Temple for the first time, all of them dropped to their knees without hesitation.
"Rise, my subjects!" Nalant leapt gracefully from the Eagle Sparrow Beast, stood at the top of the steps, and waved to the tens of thousands in the square.
"Thank you, my lord!"
"Thank you, Lord Nalant!"
Only then did the subjects and various races rise one after another.
"I summoned you here today because Lord Bone Dragon Knight will once again bestow a batch of divine grace."
"Of course, those of you who were originally subjects of Storm City have certainly already witnessed Lord Bone Dragon Knight bestowing divine grace."
"But the various races who have newly joined my territory have never seen it before."
"And now, your power of faith has received Lord Bone Dragon Knight's approval."
"Therefore, in accordance with Lord Bone Dragon Knight's will, I permit you to witness the rewards of divine grace with your own eyes!"
Nalant continued addressing the gathered subjects.
"Ah, we can witness