Chapter 159 Forbidden fruit 4

In the heart of the Lava Kingdom's capital, a tense meeting was underway. The grand hall of the royal palace, with its towering basalt columns and flickering torches, was filled with the heavy presence of war. King Raedric, his expression as stern as the molten rock his kingdom was known for, sat on his throne, surrounded by his advisors and generals. His gaze was fixed on one man in particular—Lucifer, the newly appointed commander of the Golden Knights.

The king's voice echoed through the hall, commanding attention. "Lucifer," he began, "the situation is grave. The Ice Kingdom's forces are advancing, and they threaten to overrun our northern fort. That fort is our last line of defense before they can march into our heartlands. If it falls, so does our kingdom."