Emperor's Reckoning

The group was not kindled by the gazes of the adventurers standing by in anticipation of the Swarm. Their cloaks were fluttering against the free wind as their steps were unhindered by even the strongest of beasts. They all had their smirks on their faces as they made their way toward the gate.

"There was no Swarm, wasn't there?" asked White Perch.

"No, there wasn't any," answered Di. "It's a false alarm, or maybe..."

"Maybe what?" asked The White Perch.

Di shook his head, "I have a matter to settle, I will see you later."

The White Perch furrowed his brows as he looked at Di jumping down. He darted from his back toward the cloaked group approaching the city gates. He had experienced their tremendous presence inside his own guild hall. There was no mistaking the crushing feeling that he felt at the time. He was so insignificant in their eyes, so much so that he couldn't even utter a word even when he was supposedly the strongest man in the building.