As the blood-red moon gradually disappeared, the entire Holy City began to fall into silence. However, this silence did not last long.
Terrified people emerged from their homes, only to be met with the sight of utter chaos in the streets. Blood and corpses had become the street's grim decorations.
In the distance, several buildings were burning, and thick smoke billowed toward the highest palace in Holy City.
Ed stood at the entrance of the palace's council hall. He slightly tilted his head and saw the dark smoke drifting in his direction.
He silently observed everything happening around him, hardly making a move. His body swayed slightly, and the twin Hunter swords strapped to his back clinked together, emitting a sharp, ear-piercing sound.
People passed by him in a hurry, each step seemingly a race against time.