Chapter 145: King's Festival

As the QEO Olympus settled onto the landing platform, a gentle hum resonated, signaling its touchdown. The massive bay doors slid open with a hydraulic hiss, revealing the world beyond. Caden blinked against the bright daylight as he disembarked with the group. A grand sight met his eyes, a spectacle that warmed his heart and brought tears to the corners of his eyes.

Star's Embrace had turned out in full force to welcome their lost king. An expansive sea of jubilant faces, a tapestry of young and old, Elves, Humans, and the rare Sylvari, stretched as far as the eye could see, their expressions painted with joy, relief, and reverence.