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The completely sealed black iron gate turned red under the terrifyingly high temperatures, gradually transforming into a golden-red color as it began to melt, eventually becoming a puddle of molten iron.
Having opened the gate to the outside world in the simplest of ways, Muria, accompanied by his three nominal teachers, stepped out to see the guards surrounding the palace as if facing a formidable enemy.
"Stand down, all of you," commanded Ferdinand, his face beaming with joy as he hurried over with his personal guard. When he saw Muria and the three distinctly different beings behind him, the smile on his face grew even broader.
Soon, Ferdinand, along with Muria and the three teachers summoned for him, arrived in the Administrative Hall he used to discuss the affairs of state. The decision he was about to make would determine the fate of the country.
