Inside the palace of the Empress, located at the center of the capital city within the Jade Dominion, in the main hall...
"It's unexpected for the Demon Queen to come herself from such a distance, leaving her home."
A woman was seated on a black throne. Her deep silver eyes, although appearing translucent, were striking and framed by long eyelashes. Her cascading black hair gave her a regal and beautiful appearance. She gazed at her hand while the one who had referred to her stood beside her.
"I cannot leave, which is why I used soul projection. Your technique is truly impeccable, Idolse," said Morana, seated on the throne. Clenching and then relaxing her hand, she couldn't help but realize that the body she now inhabited—that of the Empress of the Jade Dominion—was far stronger than she had anticipated.
The precision with which she had acquired a body comparable to her own strength made her glance toward the woman beside her.
