Silver's Decision

"As this story develops," the anchor continued, "questions remain: Who is this mysterious figure? Could the arrival of the Heavenly Palace signal a turning point in the ongoing conflicts across the Congo? And what of the Cray Drake's death? Experts speculate that its remains could hold untold resources—resources that are now in the hands of this group."

"The implications are vast. If this warrior is connected to the Heavenly Palace and we have heard of its exploits in Northern Congo… What I'm curious to know is how the various forces occupying northern Congo would respond to this show of strength." Dr. Rochefort nodded solemnly.

The screen faded into a slow-motion replay of the blurry beam of light piercing the Cray Drake, followed by the figure of Lucius hovering against the backdrop of the fiery battlefield.