Once the showcase concluded, Zephys settled into an uncanny calm. The once-vibrant air of festivity faded into murmurs and shifting gazes. The absence of the Fantasy Couple did not go unnoticed, it sparked whispers among the crowd.
Most, however, dismissed their disappearance as the result of a new covert operation within the capital. After all, they often acted beyond public sight. The elites in attendance seemed unconcerned; their interests were directed toward more influential figures, the Solaris Lord, whose authority shaped nations, and the Hero of this generation, whose name carried divine weight.
To them, the Fantasy Couple were impressive, yes, but ultimately secondary.
Yet, among the executives of the Demon Cult, the mood was markedly different. Beneath their composed exteriors, tension brewed. They were far more reserved and cautious, particularly since they were well aware of how dangerous and unpredictable the Fantasy Couple was.
