“Sire,” he gasped, “there’s been a disturbance in the servants’ quarters. We found signs of forced entry.” Kaiser’s jaw tightened. “Lead the way.” The group descended swiftly, tension crackling in the air like static. As they reached the quarters, the stench of smoke lingered faintly. A broken
The morning light filtered weakly through the tall windows of the Royal Palace, casting long, cold shadows across the marble floors. The air was thick with tension, suffused with the lingering smoke of the recent fire. Kaiser stood in the center of the grand hall, his black coat hanging heavily from
“Sire,” he gasped, “there’s been a disturbance in the servants’ quarters. We found signs of forced entry.” Kaiser’s jaw tightened. “Lead the way.” The group descended swiftly, tension crackling in the air like static. As they reached the quarters, the stench of smoke lingered faintly. A broken
The morning light filtered weakly through the tall windows of the Royal Palace, casting long, cold shadows across the marble floors. The air was thick with tension, suffused with the lingering smoke of the recent fire. Kaiser stood in the center of the grand hall, his black coat hanging heavily from
“Sire,” he gasped, “there’s been a disturbance in the servants’ quarters. We found signs of forced entry.” Kaiser’s jaw tightened. “Lead the way.” The group descended swiftly, tension crackling in the air like static. As they reached the quarters, the stench of smoke lingered faintly. A broken
The morning light filtered weakly through the tall windows of the Royal Palace, casting long, cold shadows across the marble floors. The air was thick with tension, suffused with the lingering smoke of the recent fire. Kaiser stood in the center of the grand hall, his black coat hanging heavily from