A horn sounded in the distance.
"That would be the royal guard," Lucas said grimly. "So... about now."
Arthur's mind raced, but he took a deep breath to calm his nerves down.
'I didn't expect the token to create a whole announcement for me.' He thought, as he tried to think about his next steps.
Lucas gripped Arthur's shoulder. "Whatever you do, don't show weakness. Not with these people."
A shadow passed overhead.
Arthur looked up to see a massive beast slicing through the air.
It was a tiger-like creature with powerful wings extending from its shoulders. Its fur gleamed silver-white, crackling with ethereal energy. Each powerful beat of its wings sent ripples of force through the air.
"The famous steed of the royal family," Lucas whispered, awe evident in his voice. "The legendary Byakko. Famous for its speed and power..."
The creature pulled an ornate carriage that seemed to float rather than hang from its harness.
