THE CROWN THEY HID FROM ME
“The city has stabilised, undoubtedly, but within these walls… there lurks a different kind of peril. It is not mere disruption or chaos—it is precision, targeted, and personal.”
Aera nodded, her hand gently brushing the crown. “Indeed. The initial strikes tested our mettle. The second unveiled vulnerabilities beyond our immediate vicinity. Now, the architect targets our most cherished possessions—our allies, our counsel, and the very foundation that sustains the palace’s functionality. They exhibit patience, cunning, and audacity. And now… the game shifts to the confines of the palace.”
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