Three months had passed since the fall of the Fallen Crown.The world had begun to heal.The scars of the ancient war had not disappeared overnight, but for the first time in generations, the kingdoms faced the future without the burden of forgotten secrets.The story of Blackthorn spread across every land.Bards sang of the First and Second Keepers.Children learned of the Guardians who had chosen to protect rather than rule.The name Blackthorn was no longer spoken in whispers.It was spoken with honor.In the Moon Kingdom, the royal palace had become busier than ever.Messengers arrived daily from neighboring kingdoms, carrying proposals for trade, peace treaties, and cultural exchanges.King Kael smiled as he looked over the growing stack of letters."I've never had so much paperwork."Queen Lyra laughed softly."You wanted peace.""I did."She kissed his cheek."This is what peace looks like."Across the room, Nova watched her parents with a smile.For the first time in years, th
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