The white manifestation has taken on a form, but the intensity of the magical essence surrounding it is so overwhelming that it's difficult to look directly at it. Only Lady Ersia can make out the general outline of a giant bird figure.
Lady Ersia whispers softly to herself, "Caeltheris' manifestation... this is unheard of in recent times."
At that moment, the heavy wooden doors to the chamber swing open, and a group of people led by Richard and Selene enters. As they step into the room, their expressions quickly shift from curiosity to alarm as they feel the oppressive force of the magic energy that fills the air. The power is different from any normal magic energy—thick and suffocating.
The people already in the chamber move towards Richard and Selene. Their eyes soon fall upon the small, beautiful child in the arms of Lady Petronia. The sight of the newborn momentarily diverts their attention, and a collective thought passes through their minds: "Lady Galleria has given birth to a healthy and beautiful child."
Lady Ersia takes a brief glance at the child in Petronia's arms and nods in satisfaction before turning to Lady Nour and Lady Deborah. Her voice, though calm, carries the weight of command. "Take Erina out. The magic energy here can harm her."
Without a moment's hesitation, the maids spring into action. Moving quickly and efficiently, they carefully lift Erina from the bed. Her unconscious form is limp but stable as they begin to escort her out of the room, their steps hurried but precise.
As Lady Nour and Lady Deborah depart with Erina, Richard approaches Lady Ersia, his face drawn with concern. His voice is urgent as he asks, "What is happening? Why is the magic energy so strong and strange here? And where is Erina's child?"
Lady Ersia turns to him, her expression a mixture of calm authority and deep contemplation. She gestures subtly toward the divine manifestation hovering above the center of the chamber, its brightness so intense that most in the room find it difficult to look at directly. "Erina's child... is there," she says.
At her words, everyone remaining in the chamber turns their eyes toward the center of the room. Richard's eyes widen as he struggles to comprehend the sight before him. The swirling magic, the chains of ancient runes, the sheer power radiating from the center of the room.
But as he looks closer, the faint outline of a giant bird figure within the manifestation becomes clear.
Richard mutters under his breath, "Caeltheris..."
Hearing the name, everyone in the room freezes, their expressions shifting from confusion to astonishment.
"The legendary bird of our ancestors..." Petronia exclaims, her voice tinged with both fear and reverence.
"It has manifested for Erina's child," Selene says in a shocked state, her voice barely above a whisper. "This is a sign... a sign that his destiny will reshaped our world's fate."
A knight-dressed woman, who has been silent until now, speaks with a steady voice. "Lady Galleria's child is blessed by Ten Gods. That was already an astonishing fact, but the manifestation of Caeltheris... This is something else entirely."
Richard felt a chill run down his spine. Caeltheris, the ancient divine bird—a ruler of the sky and heaven, believed to have vanished from the mortal realm eons ago. For this manifestation to appear now meant that the legendary creature still existed in the Immortal realm. Their god was not only alive but had chosen to appear here as a blessing for their grandson.
The weight and enormity of the situation sank fully in him. "This is something bigger than the event of 200 years ago," he said quietly, looking at his wife, Ersia, who remained focused on the manifestation.
"What do we do now?" Petronia asks, her voice trembling slightly.
"We need to protect him," Selene replies firmly. "Otherwise, his body will not be able to handle the magic energy that's rising so intensely."
Lady Ersia's expression turns resolute as she addresses the woman in knight armor. "Abbina, go call Rellie and have her bring all the children here."
Abbina, the head of Caelus' Personal Army, is a striking figure of strength and beauty. Clad in decorated knight armor, she exudes a powerful presence. She bows to Lady Ersia's command, her sharp eyes taking in the gravity of the situation. Without a word, she leaves the room quickly, her every movement purposeful and precise.
After Abbina departs, Lady Ersia turns to the two women in royal dress. Her tone is firm. "I trust that you two will not speak of this to anyone."
One of the women replies, "Of course not. Erina is my only friend, and her child is like a nephew to me. I would never do anything that could harm her or her child."
The other woman nods in agreement. "Neither would I."
Aulos, who has been silent until now, finally speaks. His voice carries a note of concern. "The Ten Gods Temple and the Church of Light will have detected the divinity surrounding the palace. It will be difficult to handle them if they come."
Lady Ersia's eyes narrow as she considers his words. 'Let them come.'
She says, her voice calm but unyielding. 'They have no authority in Caelus Estate.'"
At that very moment, the white manifestation hovering above the chamber starts to quiver, its ethereal form pulsing with intensity. The once intangible bird figure begins to solidify, shifting into a form that defies the laws of the physical world.
The bird figure, now fully visible, is as large as a grown man. Its form, while solidifying, remains incorporeal, like a living embodiment of the cosmos itself. Stars seem to glimmer within its body, and its feathers shine with the glow of distant galaxies. The air around it distorts, bending reality as it tries to carve out a space for itself.
The bird figure, now fully visible, is as large as a grown man. As it solidifies, its form remains ethereal, like a living embodiment of the cosmos. Its body gleams with stars, and its wings glow with the brilliance of galaxies.
The runes that swirl around the child now glow even brighter, their chains growing stronger and more interlinked. They begin to form an even more formidable cocoon. The entire chamber is enveloped within this altered state of magic. Every object and every person is affected by the overwhelming power of Caeltheris's manifestation.
Caeltheris's vast, powerful wings envelop the cocoon, shielding it from the unstable magical energy. The scene resembles a colossal bird guarding and nurturing its precious egg.