Cui Ciyou and Sylphy felt somewhat unsettled.
It was not because of the almost tangible majesty radiating from the figure on the throne ahead.
Though that certainly exerted an overwhelming pressure.
But those present included Cui Ciyou, Sylphy, and Nanahoshi, who had seen beings of an even higher order.
As well as the two seemingly carefree but actually highborn Beastfolk princesses, Linia and Pursena.
Even Julie, young as she was, was not someone who could easily be cowed by sheer presence alone.
The real reason Cui Ciyou and Sylphy could not settle their nerves was this.
Similar... far too similar.
It was not that the "Armored Dragon King," Perugius, on the throne resembled the "Dragon God," Orsted, who had nearly driven them into a hopeless corner.
Rather, the two gave off a very similar feeling. Was it because they were both Dragonfolk?
Cui Ciyou pondered this inwardly.
The magic power within Sylphy instinctively grew a little more concentrated.
Neither could possibly remain calm or avoid feeling nervous. After all, they had nearly died at the Dragon God's hands.
At an emotionless prompt from Shivalier, everyone collected themselves and stepped forward.
Nanahoshi Shizuka was the first to step onto the magnificent velvet carpet, her stride steady.
Clearly, this was not her first audience with the legendary hero.
The others followed closely behind, walking through the silent, solemn hall.
The hall's interior was even more spacious and grand than it had appeared from outside the doors.
Its astonishingly high ceiling was supported by several stone pillars resembling giant trees, each so thick it would take several people to encircle it with their arms.
Looking up, they could see an enormous chandelier made of countless crystals and magical gemstones, shedding brilliant yet gentle light that bathed the entire hall in golden splendor.
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