Chapter 88 - The Sword Festival, Part 2 (4)

Carl's POV

I was lounging in one of the lavish guest rooms of the Milham Kingdom's castle, and calling it luxurious was an understatement. The room practically screamed wealth, from the gold-accented furniture to the velvet drapes that shimmered under the soft glow of crystal chandeliers. This kingdom was a beacon of modernization, its progress outpacing even my wildest expectations.

They'd revolutionized transportation, rolling out sleek vehicles and well-paved roads, but that wasn't all. Smartphones had taken the place of cumbersome communication methods, and life here felt like a glimpse into the future.