At the peak of Embercrest Hill, inside a quiet old temple, Grace stepped out of the hidden chamber just as a female guard rushed in.

"Your Highness, we've got a situation. A powerful intruder is breaking through the outer gates," she reported

"Who is it?" Grace asked calmly, as if she'd expected this would happen.

"Judging from their appearance, they look like elite fighters from the Hall of Gods, or royal gods," the female guard replied gravely.

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