At the gates of the imperial capital, the arrival of Edward and his companions ignited a flurry of discussions, causing the atmosphere to grow increasingly intense.
"The General has arrived!"
Suddenly, a mage near the city walls shouted, his eyes fixed on the plains outside the capital.
There, dust billowed, and the sound of spellbeasts galloping could be heard from afar.
The ground seemed to tremble and undulate as if a colossal beast was rapidly approaching.
Some powerful mages, or those with keen eyesight, quickly spotted a burly man in armor seated on the lead spellbeast's back.
His expression was stern, and a scar that ran across his face like a twisted centipede added a touch of ferocity and valor to his demeanor.
At the sight of this man, many mages and gathered prodigies, already tense, began to tremble slightly.
General Stanley!
This legendary figure of the Azure Kingdom had arrived!