As the sun stretched its golden fingers across the horizon, bathing the grand façade of Leonis Palace in a warm glow, a quiet hush fell upon the courtyard.
Rows of disciplined soldiers clad in polished armor stood like statues in the early morning light. The air was crisp, carrying the scent of dew-kissed flowers from the palace gardens.
The Tyrant Emperor, Sebastian Leodegrance, emerged from the colossal entrance, his imperial robes billowing in the gentle breeze. The emblem of Leonis Constellation adorned his chest, symbolizing the dawn of a new era under his reign. The soldiers, their loyalty evident in unwavering gazes, saluted in unison.
Beside the emperor stood the empress, her eyes a mix of pride and concern. Her presence added a touch of warmth to the stern atmosphere, like a fragile bloom against the stone walls.
She clasped his armored hand with fingers that trembled slightly.
