Chapter 256
Although it was the time when the dawn moon was still out, an unusually large crowd had gathered in front of the imperial palace. It was a procession of people wanting to witness the end of the seven families up close. The guards looking down from atop the castle gates realized that the morning of a special day had begun.
“It’s almost time to open.”
“Get ready.”
“Are the nobles to be received through the side gate?”
“Yes. Open it wide enough for their carriages.”
Even now the end of the line couldn’t be seen, and when the sun rose, people would rush in like a tidal wave. The gatekeepers would likely die along with the seven families. Those who couldn’t get in on time would probably press as close to the castle gates as possible to eavesdrop on the magical devices’ echoes.
At the time when they were donning their armor, lights were brightly lit in the buildings of various departments, including the main palace building. Especially in the Department of Justice, and—
“Lord Ian.”
The mage felt a sense of déjà vu watching Ian being groomed. His sprawled posture on the sofa, his neat hair, the badge, the formal uniform, and even the leather gloves. It seemed he had looked like this on the morning of the magic confirmation ceremony too.