Chapter 5377 Ritual Manual
- "Show him in," the king ordered, masking unease behind the measured timbre of command.
- Ieuan advanced into the gilded chamber, bowing deeply, features arranged into patriotic anguish. "Your Majesty, rumor says the Roaring Storm Bell remains missing while unrest spreads through Celestia. My heart cannot rest, therefore I come to offer counsel."
- Aurelius gestured for him to rise. "Speak plainly."