THE CROWN THEY HID FROM ME
The crown unveiled patterns imperceptible to ordinary perception, exposing inconsistencies in loyalty and intentions.
It was within the council chambers, during a discussion of provincial reinforcements, that the initial overt sign manifested. A minor official, previously regarded as loyal, proposed a subtle alteration in resource allocation, favouring one province over another without apparent justification. The suggestion itself appeared innocuous, yet the crown pulsed sharply, revealing concealed connections, whispers of influence, and deliberate manipulation.
“They are testing us,” Aera uttered softly, her voice barely audible over the murmurs of the chamber. “This is the inaugural overt