Aera emerged from the palace’s inner chambers, the crown’s warmth still palpable against her palm.She perceived it—not merely in her hand, but in her mind, her body, her very presence.The palace courtyard had been cleared, yet word had disseminated. Citizens, guards, and nobles lined the outer walls, their eyes wide with both awe and apprehension.Kael and Liora flanked her, their gaze fixed on every movement.“This is it,” Kael uttered softly. “The initial impression holds paramount significance.”Aera nodded, comprehending: the crown was not merely hers; it was a symbol, a warning, a promise.The Display of PowerShe raised her hand.Light erupted—not blinding, but radiant enough to create dancing shadows. Sigils manifested in the air, hovering above the courtyard. The stone beneath her feet resonated with energy as if the palace itself had awakened.The spectators gasped. Nobles bowed instinctively, some exhibiting tremors. Guards instinctively knelt, uncertain whether obedience
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