THE CROWN THEY HID FROM ME
“Why? Allow me to elucidate, Your Majesty. Everything within the confines of Eldoria has been meticulously orchestrated. You, the crown, the council—all are components in a game I have been playing long before you even perceived the existence of such a game.”
Kael’s expression hardened. “Enough riddles. Speak plainly. What are your intentions? And why do you choose to betray the crown?”
The architect’s gaze shifted to Kael, and for a fleeting moment, a shadow of something personal flashed in their eyes—a memory, a grudge, a germ of resentment. “Betrayal is a rather harsh term, is it not?” they uttered, their voice tinged with a hint of melancholy. “I prefer… revelation. You, and all who prof