The mounted wall screen flickered to life, revealing a woman seated behind a polished mahogany desk. Her sharp ponytail caught the studio lights as she adjusted her formal blazer. Behind her, the golden letters "ROT" glowed against a deep crimson backdrop—Royal Oracle Television's signature branding.
"Welcome to Royal Oracle Television. I am your journalist of the hour, Apple Tusk." Her voice carried the practiced smoothness of years behind the anchor desk.
She clasped her hands together, her expression shifting to one of grave concern. "Before we proceed with tonight's breaking coverage, we must advise our viewers that the following scenes contain mature content rated 18+. Viewer discretion is strongly advised."
Apple leaned forward slightly, her eyes boring into the camera. "Tonight, at the Global Kings' lover ball—an event that was meant for kings to choose their mates or Concubines—an absolutely shocking incident unfolded."