Within the Forest of Eternal Light...
Seated on her throne, Raeshka closed her eyes, attuned to a stirring sensation. Gradually, she opened them, focusing her gaze in a specific direction.
"Hmm... An Emperor has emerged among the ranks of goblins. This will add to the chaos," she murmured, her eyes scanning beyond the walls, observing her subordinates' movements.
"All goblin species under my domain sense the awakening of an Emperor..."
Her eyes shut once more as she pondered the unfolding events in this tumultuous time. Memories surfaced, recalling a particular bear she had blessed.
"One thing's certain—the new Emperor doesn't belong to the ranks of Monster Lords. The throne remains unoccupied. Perhaps it's time to confer with the other Lords in this forest."
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In a hidden enclave on an island within the God's Continent...
