Chapter 29: Changing Directions

Golden rays of the setting sun filtered through the grand stained-glass windows of Gochi's royal palace, casting brilliant patterns across the polished marble floors. The air was thick with tension, and the echoes of footsteps and hushed conversations made it clear that this was no ordinary day.

Tapestries adorning the vast hallways swayed gently as guards marched past, their armor clinking softly. Whispers of King Licht's long-lost treasures, and the potential alliances they could forge, filled every corner. Servants scurried about, delivering scrolls and messages, each more urgent than the last.

Meanwhile, deep within the heart of the palace, the grand meeting chamber buzzed with energy. High arched ceilings, crowned with crystal chandeliers, overlooked a massive round table. At its center, a detailed map of Gochi spread out, marked with flags and annotations.