The banquet to celebrate King Soo-Won's birthday was a joyous affair, the air filled with celebration and merriment. Soo-Won himself was the center of attention, sitting regally on his throne as he enjoyed the festivities, casually reaching for cookie after cookie from the table. When his plate was empty, he pouting childishly.

Soo-Won's attention was suddenly drawn from the cookies on the table to the massive doors of the hall, which swung open with a grand and dramatic flair.