Nocturnal Retaliation (Part 1)

While his country underwent drastic changes, Ernst von Gradl awoke within the great elder's quarters.

Beside him, the six secluded elders stood with their inquisitive eyes locked onto him. Seeing them, Ernst immediately dropped on his knees.

"Elders, the house has fallen, the country is overtaken, our rule overthrown and our future in jeopardy! I beseech you to return to activity, cleanse the house and save us from destruction!"

He exclaimed and kowtowed.

Instantaneously, the six elders' eyes widened in a glaring stupor.

"What did you just say? The house, fallen? Our rule, overthrown? What the hell happened in our absence?!"

The great elder roared while seizing Ernst by the collar.

"This…this is how it went…"