After the sea of fire, the multitude of trees slowly descended, and the dense aroma of ash wafted through the air as tens of thousands of inhabitants of the Royal City knelt on the ground, madly kissing the trees that had sheltered them. They knelt and prayed, giving thanks to the mercy of Forest God Lipo.
Lipo stood atop a giant tree, holding a spirit deer, gazing toward the distant Palace.
The Palace was situated high, also the closest part of the Royal City to the sea of fire. The once majestic palace walls cracked in the intense heat, melting into sticky clumps, and the nobles and ministers inside huddled together in panic.
And upon the throne, King Seleucus also trembled, unable to steady himself.
"Realizing one's own limits… how difficult it is for mortals."
Lipo said with a cold laugh.
