The city had not yet recovered from the echo of Igaris' proclamation when the first ripple of resistance arrived.
A whistle pierced through the heavy air as more than a hundred elite figures descended from the skies, rooftops, and narrow alleyways. Clad in reinforced battle uniforms bearing the insignia of the Stargaze Law Enforcement Division, they formed a blockade in the skies and streets. Each of them radiated a pressure well above Champion Rank. They were elites, hardened in battle, unquestioning in duty.
Their commander, a hulking man with flaming red hair and scar across his brow, hovered in midair before Igaris. His badge glowed, signifying he was a High Commander, Rank: Legendary.
"Igaris Vance!" he bellowed. "You are hereby charged with unauthorized martial suppression, resisting imperial authority, and murder of three enforcement agents. Surrender peacefully or face execution."
Below, the city watched with bated breath.
