She had always been in the palace, and even if Aurek had special methods of cultivation, she should have sensed something by now.
But this army seemed to have appeared out of nowhere...
"Your Highness,"
The voice of the contract spirit pulled her back from her thoughts.
"From what I see, it seems Crossbridge Empire's national fortunes are close to the Divine Empire level, and the only missing piece is the top-tier strong individuals. Should we..."
The spirit's words trailed off as she looked at Elizabeth, seeking her guidance.
Elizabeth pondered for a moment, the decisiveness of a former ruler once again shining through.
She slowly spoke, her voice clear and calm.
"The empire's national power is already substantial. It's time... to awaken Gwenhifal."
The contract spirit's eyes flashed with understanding, and her figure turned into starlight, vanishing.
