Kain stood amid the wreckage of his once-pristine backyard, the artificial lake's serene waters lapping gently at the shore behind him, a stark contrast to the chaos in the clearing. The Lotus of Silent Law pulsed faintly from its submerged position, casting a subtle, calming glow over the water that seemed to quiet the ambient spiritual fluctuations in the air. But even its tranquil influence couldn't erase the frustration etched on Kain's face as he surveyed the damage brought by the Vespid guards' sparring session.
The Scaled DragonFruit Tree, a rare and expensive specimen he'd painstakingly acquired for its potent fruits with regenerative properties (which when fed to Queen further strengthened the healing properties of her Royal Jelly), now stood as a withered husk, its once-vibrant leaves browned and curled like forgotten parchment.
