Chapter 461 - The Queen's Smile (1)

The Royal Meeting Hall of Silvarion Thalor basked in soft morning light, filtered through towering glass murals that painted the polished floor with hues of rose and amber. Cool air drifted lazily over marble tiles, stirring the silken banners that hung between the stone arches. Ministers were already gathered, seated around the crescent council table. Robes rustled, low conversations flickered like moth wings, but the moment the high double doors opened, silence swept through the chamber.