Chapter 8 Seven
- A distinguished older man stepped forward from the shadows of the room. Butler Sebastian, ever composed, wore an expression etched with sorrow. His hands remained neatly clasped in front of him, but his voice was heavy with regret.
- "My lady," he began, his tone quiet yet grim, "the king—King Draeven Nyxavar—has uncovered that a portion of your father's hidden wealth was taken from the royal treasury."