Chapter 220 The First Strike

• Lira
• The halls of Varek’s castle were alive with the hum of anticipation. Tonight, the royal event would be packed with the most influential figures in the North, each vying for power and favor in Varek’s court. It was the perfect opportunity to strike.
• As I moved through the grand corridors, my mind was already setting the pieces in place for what would be the first significant blow against Nyxara. A well-placed embarrassment, something so public, so undeniable, that no amount of charm or influence could repair the damage. It wasn’t enough to make her look weak—I needed her to look unworthy. Unworthy of being queen. Unworthy of Varek.