Duchy of Jian, Western Continent
Whoosh!
Eventually, the sound of great, silver wings thundering in the sky could be heard. Then in the next moment, a giant griffin swooping down upon an estate, topped by a large castle with a spacious garden.
"Enemy beast—!"
"Form up!"
The shadow scudded low across the gardens below, scattering flower petals and sending servants running.
The sound of steel on iron rang as one, when every man in iron armor began to charge.
The soldiers raised their swords and shields as the griffin beat its wings one more time and landed on the lawn.
Before panic could spread further, the griffin lowered its head, revealing the crest etched into the harness at its neck—a sigil the duchy was suppose to recognize.
A wizard hat and a wand: It was the emblem of the only Archmage who serves the King directly, Archmage Sileuss!
The tension broke instantly.
"…Stand down," one of the knights ordered, lowering his weapon. "That's Lord archmage's mark."
