The next morning, in the heart of the Great Shaw Empire, inside the Golden Throne Hall of the imperial palace.
This grand building had stood for hundreds of years. Now, it was covered by the first light of dawn, reflecting a bright golden glow that inspired awe.
High above the hall, near the hundred-meter-high dome, the faint phantom of a massive golden dragon, thousands of meters long, could be seen circling through the clouds.
It was the foundation of the Great Shaw Empire—the Golden Dragon of National Destiny.
Inside the Golden Throne Hall, civil and military officials stood in two rows on either side. A solemn, heavy pressure filled the air.
Everyone slowed their breathing without realizing it. Their eyes turned with respect toward the pure golden dragon throne high above them.
Empress Eira of the Great Shaw Empire was seated on the dragon throne.
