The Angels attending by the side of their Lord were each astonished, gazing at their Master; through countless ages, this Lord had always been in slumber, rarely awake, let alone revealing a smile like this. It made them wonder what he had seen in Arthur.
Yet Arthur was completely baffled, feeling an unprecedented pressure as all creatures atop the Sacred Mountain fixed their gazes upon him, a pressure even the recent descent of the gods had not imposed.
Surrounded by these inquisitive eyes, Arthur remained silent. He could feel the curiosity of those around him, but could only offer a wry smile, for he did not know why the Lord was smiling; such a mighty being was not someone a minor figure like him could please.
"Go back!" The Lord's voice suddenly rang out, echoing majestically over the Sacred Mountain, compelling all creatures to involuntarily bow their heads.