Surprisingly, Brandon was seated away from Preston and Lyra. Caesar and Adeline were of course next to each other.
A few seconds later, the entire hall was suddenly blanketed in darkness, leaving only the one above the high platform turned on.
The host, who was none other than Lucia, dressed in a black shimmering sleeveless dress, stepped forward. She tucked her shoulder-length hair behind her ear, inviting a smile on her face, before proceeding to test the mic.
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen… This event tonight isn't just to give a title, but to witness the rise of a vision."
A few seconds of pause.
"Sage Darkwood is a man we all know, a great man who'd built TDG, an empire vastly recognized across the world. It is unfortunate that such a man has met his end, but his legacy hasn't come to an end just yet."
Everyone was attentive, the hall was so quiet, a pin dropping could possibly be heard.
