Time passed quickly, and Evan, Layla, and the rest had returned to Earling Star; though everything seemed to have not changed, they couldn't help but notice the crowds of armored individuals that moved about the streets, as if it were some ancient film setting. Each of these people included both those of the militia and ordinary civilians that have become Ascenders.
Soon, they ventured towards the Golden Palace, the main branch which was under the jurisdiction of Alan's men. Here, there were quite a lot of noble individuals from upper society, as well as famous individuals from large groups.
Amongst them, some seemed to be different faces, garbed in excellent equipment; they stood at equal grounds with these famous individuals that would have normally been out of their reach. In fact, if one looked around the room carefully, one would notice that most of those of the influential parties were showing flattering looks to these once regular people.
