THE CROWN THEY HID FROM ME
“The provinces are stable—for the time being. Nevertheless, here, in the capital, they are targeting the very source. They have dispatched an individual… an individual of exceptional skill, to eliminate the crown itself.”
Aera’s gaze hardened. “Assassins,” she breathed. “Direct, silent, and precise. Not soldiers, but shadows manifesting in human form. Their objective is not conquest, but destruction—or theft—of the crown.”
Liora’s hands emitted a faint, ethereal glow. “I perceive their approach. They move with caution, yet their presence is undeniable. While I cannot discern their faces, I can sense their intent, the energy they carry. They are close.”