The Grand MasterEP 61

The Grand Master Crowned Amidst Oaths and Swords

The scene opens with a regal gravity that feels almost sacred — an older queen, draped in fur and gold-threaded velvet, sits upon a throne carved like a dragon's spine. Her hands, adorned with rings that catch the candlelight, lift a crown studded with rubies as if it were both blessing and burden. Before her kneels Elsa Leonhardt, young, trembling slightly, yet eyes fixed forward with resolve. The air is thick with incense and unspoken history. When the queen places the crown upon Elsa's head, it's not just ceremony — it's transfer of soul. The words spoken are not mere lines; they're vows etched into flesh: