Awakening Once More!

Meanwhile, in Steoteya, a blinding purple light appeared from numerous runes on one of the courtyards in the imperial palace. Numerous mages and guards instantly surrounded the square. The Steoteyan knights stood in a circle around the square clad in their flaming red armor. While some of them had large shields, some carried swords and stood behind them. The knights with shields stood at the very front, protecting from any eventual attack. Since they had no hands to hold their weapons, there were knights behind them wielding swords, that would strike out at anyone coming close. They had practiced this formation countless times, but they didn't expect to have to use it today.