The hall fell into stunned silence, all eyes fixed on the aftermath. The blue-haired man sat frozen on the piano bench, his previously confident smile faltering as he stared at the ruined instrument in disbelief.
His entourage of admirers exchanged bewildered glances, their expressions a mix of shock and embarrassment.
A few guests could not suppress snickers, though they quickly hid them behind napkins or glasses of wine.
In the Jul Empire, four great families stood as its foundation, their power unmatched and influence far-reaching.
Among them, the Dwight family was renowned, not only for their boundless wealth and military strength but for the prodigies born into their lineage.
The eldest, Dwight Reynold, embodied the family's pride. A master alchemist and head of the Alchemist Association,
Reynold carried himself with the authority of a future patriarch. His calm and strategic demeanor earned him respect and admiration across the empire.
