The King's New Order [Part-2]
Black glanced sideways at him with the faintest hint of a grin.
"Try not to make my job harder than it already is," Black muttered quietly.
Johny chuckled under his breath. "No promises."
A ripple of restrained amusement moved through a few of the officers standing nearby, quickly dying down when Leon raised his final finger.
"And finally… Prime Minister — Lady Alina."
The name hung in the hall.
Not loud. Silence made it stronger. A hush moved across the room, heavy as wind before rain.
Footsteps tapped across the stone as some lords adjusted their stance. Quiet voices curled through the chamber, shared between a few. Known for her quick thinking, Alina never bent under pressure - power moved around her like wind near a cliff edge.
Breathing slow, Leon waited for the chaos to fade. Then he moved forward.
