The earth trembled, and the entire building shook incessantly, as though a giant dragon had turned over beneath it. The violent tremors continued for nearly half a day before they finally began to subside. By that point, the structure of the resting quarters had been reduced to a state that seemed on the verge of collapsing.
Inside the room, Sterl was lightly panting, his face showing a satisfied and comfortable expression. He shifted his body slightly, his muscles still relaxed from the release of the pent-up tension and excitement he had been holding. The frustrations and exhilarations from the Royal Treasury had all been completely vented. At this moment, he felt an unusually calm sense of peace, his mind as still as a tranquil sea.