“Your Majesty!”

“What…!”

The Summer Queen’s scream rang throughout Red Dragon’s territory. Those waiting outside burst into the room in panic. They were forbidden from entering without permission, but it wasn’t the time to think about rules.  

A horrifying sight awaited them. The Summer Queen’s body was full of cracks, like porcelain breaking into pieces or the earth during a drought. They spread like spiderwebs, and blood gushed out from them. Her bright silver hair was turning pitch-black.

They moved urgently, frightened that she might explode at any second.

***

The quick response of the top officials of Red Dragon meant that they managed to stop rumors from spreading, but all of the Eighty-One Oculus at the headquarters were tense. The Summer Queen wasn’t just the leader of the clan. She was the personification of Red Dragon. The Summer Queen was the reason why the Tower was so afraid of Red Dragon, and Red Dragon’s players were so strong because the Summer Queen shared her power with them. 

The Eight-One Oculus were practically her Apostles. They borrowed all kinds of powers from her, and their history was passed down from her. If something happened...