A shaken Esteban

The royal capital of the Kingdom of Fireria was a hive of activities, with celebrations taking place around every corner. The sky was full of dragons flying here and there, the majority of them returning from the war that had come to an abrupt end. They were unaware that since a week ago, a specific prize had made a comeback to the Kingdom.

Seated on his throne in the royal hall of the castle, King Rodion stared blankly through the scroll he was holding. His face suddenly lit up with displeasure, and he angrily threw the scroll away. "Abomination!" And he stood up, heaving heavily, his golden reptile-like eyes sharpening.

"Brother," Esteban said as he entered, his lips pressed to a quiet smile while he idly gazed at the scroll on the floor. He proceeded to retrieve it and upon opening it, he discovered a letter from Queen Elora, who had fled from the castle. "Oh, I see. Are you bothered by this? She is clearly distressed by what we are doing to her beloved daughter."