The presentation of candidates for the throne brought with them a series of whispers amongst the other families as well as the court witnesses. Elys and Aleksander waited their time as one by one, the candidates separated from their families.
"Take your masks off, sons of the dark," the man instructed.
Elys memorized the faces that were presented as they took of their masks. Some already exuded power with just their presence, while others were yet to be determined.
She couldn't really judge in that instant. She would have to wait for the Mana Orbs to show them who were the most powerful candidates. As the noble family's candidates walked towards the acolytes, the Mana Orbs lit up with their touch.
Some had lit up quite brightly, while others outshone the ones beside them. However, one was obviously the brightest that it seemed as if his Mana Orb ate the brightness of the others.
