The past was built upon collecting unique characteristics.

Without a doubt, the figure before them was an existence beyond the reach and comprehension of ordinary mortals, and it was even possible that...

A vessel for the brief descent of the gods upon the earth!

Immediately afterwards, the faceless phantom raised its palm again and wiped away the silver light stream in the sky that remained due to the ritual, turning it into countless points of light and making it disappear completely.

Having done all this, the faceless phantom suddenly flickered and teleported directly to Diana and Eric's side.

Gazing at that profound face, Diana unexpectedly felt a gaze fall upon them both. That gaze held an indescribable complex emotion, and seemed to carry a hint of familiarity.

Without lingering, it extended its hand, radiating holy light, and gently placed it on Diana and Eric's shoulders.

Out of fear of the unknown, Diana instinctively hugged Eric tightly and closed her eyes.

But the imagined pain did not come; instead, there was a feeling of being pulled away from one's consciousness.

The next moment, under the gaze of hundreds of eyes, the three figures in the center of the square completely disappeared without a trace.

All that remained was a trembling crowd in the square and a suffocating silence.

Everyone was so shocked and stunned by this scene that it defied all reason that they lost their composure.

About half a minute later, several equally powerful auras suddenly reappeared, and several figures broke through the void and appeared in the sky above the White Rose Palace Square.

The man in the lead was about fifty or sixty years old. He had an imposing appearance, a thick mustache, and eyes that swept across the room like a sharp sword.

The one who came was Prince Will Everett, who had been stationed in St. Crentin for many years and was also the true powerhouse of the kingdom, known as the "Left Hand of the Kingdom".

Upon sensing that divine aura, he immediately used special means to teleport to the ceremony site.

Looking at the mess below, Prince Will frowned deeply.

He could sense the powerful aura lingering at the scene, but he was unable to pinpoint the other party's whereabouts.

Whenever I tried to trace this aura, my spiritual perception was like sinking into a quagmire, unable to break free.

In other words, one's own status was even subtly suppressed by this aura!

Thinking of this, the top expert's expression turned somewhat ugly.

He slowly descended, and then his eyes, capable of seeing through illusions, fell upon Raymond, whose face was pale.

……

Several days later, at the Earl of White's mansion.

The chirping of cicadas had faded into silence, and Charlotte, who had only been home for a short while, hurried to the study.

After knocking lightly a few times, he pushed the door open and entered.

As soon as she entered, she asked anxiously:

"Dad, did you call me here because of some breaking news?"

Upon seeing his daughter return, Earl White gestured for her to sit down, then gave her a gentle smile.

"I have indeed received some updates. It is said that after discussions within the royal family regarding the incident a few days ago, it was decided to reveal the truth to the public and provide some compensation."

...Reveal the truth? Doesn't the royal family fear affecting the army's morale before the war even begins?! Charlotte was slightly surprised, not understanding the reason behind it.

"Of course, the account is not complete; they have only revealed part of the truth," Earl White added.

"Under these circumstances, the punishment for those involved is as follows: Second Prince Raymond is stripped of his command of the Royal Guard and his right to participate in politics; several core members of his faction involved in this matter are dismissed and investigated; and other key members involved will be severely punished according to the laws of the kingdom."

"I see," Charlotte thought for a moment, then realized the subtlety of the matter. "That way, it won't have too bad an impact on our reputation."

Although we don't know exactly what the "truth" that was revealed was, Raymond, the mastermind behind the incident, was only stripped of most of his power, which is clearly too lenient a punishment.

With his status as a prince, as long as he patiently endures for a few years, he will likely regain his original rights.

Earl White rubbed his temples, and sighed with mixed feelings:

"I know what you're thinking. While His Majesty's responsibilities towards the Second Prince may have involved some degree of shirking, it is an unavoidable fact."

He paused, then continued:

"In order to appease the public, remedy the problems exposed by this incident, and mitigate the impact on the kingdom's reputation, the Royal Family has pledged to implement several new policies soon."

"First, increase subsidies and assistance to impoverished families and establish a more comprehensive resettlement system. Second, allocate special funds to establish more civilian medical clinics in the capital and major cities to provide more comprehensive and affordable medical services. Third, review and optimize some overly harsh provisions of the old legal code."

Charlotte was somewhat surprised. Although these compensation policies were intended to appease the public and were concessions by the royal family to try to restore its reputation and stabilize public sentiment, they were still quite unexpected.

"But Dad, did the royal family really make such a big concession?"

"On the surface, it's to give the public an explanation, but it's also a way to divert attention. These new policies have already been proposed in parliament, but they have been delayed and have not been implemented."

Earl White patiently explained, then brought up another matter:

"In addition, the Royal Family has announced an important matter: they will no longer pursue the whereabouts of the Fourth Prince, nor will they hold him accountable for any responsibility in this incident."

Upon hearing this, Charlotte's eyes widened instantly, and a feeling of joy welled up within her.

Because this is practically a tacit pardon and acquiescence to their departure!

It seems that His Majesty the King was not so heartless as to lose all familial affection.

……

On the outskirts of a coastal village in the Kingdom of Arcandia.

A simple wooden house with a small courtyard stands quietly in the afternoon sun. The furnishings inside are simple yet tidy, revealing a warm and leisurely atmosphere.

A young boy sat at a desk by the window, holding a fountain pen and writing slowly and carefully on a piece of paper. Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating his still somewhat weak face.

At the same time, Diana, with her long, snow-white hair, came in carrying a bowl of herbs and gently placed it beside him.

Her long hair was simply braided and hung down her back. She wore a simple linen dress, having shed the sharpness of a soldier and her former heroic spirit. However, the determination in her eyes remained, allowing her to naturally exude a calm aura even when she was relaxed.

"What are you writing?"

Diana asked softly, her gentle gaze falling on the letter.

Eric stopped writing, looked up at her beautiful face, and smiled at her.

That smile still carried the same gentleness as always, but all the heaviness had been removed.

"I'm writing a letter to Mr. Thias. I don't know if he'll receive it, but I want to express my gratitude..."

……