The whole realm seemed to fall into silence. The news of Lord Drex is the cause of this silence.
King Aden had been pacing back and forth, his face drawn with worry, regret clouding his once proud eyes.
He couldn't help but think of how he had punished the Queen so harshly before how he had dismissed her pleas and ignored her pain. Now, seeing her like this, so pale and weak, guilt ate at his heart.
Adam had been restless since morning, searching through every scroll and herb record, speaking with every healer he could find. Yet each time he returned, Lord Drex's words echoed in his mind, "No antidote can cure this poison.
Lumina and Ashen sat quietly at the side of the chamber. Lumina leaned her head gently on her husband's shoulder, feeling his heart beat faster than usual.
She could sense his sadness and the silent grief that weighed on him. The Queen was his mother after all, and despite everything, he loved her.
