Chapter 90: The King’s Request

Alex and Thrain approached the city gates leading to the palace of Treasure Island, the wind gently tugging at their clothes. Alex was clad in his usual black and white samurai armor, the leather and steel fitted perfectly to his form. His katana rested at his side, its presence a constant reminder of the battles he had fought and the ones yet to come. Thrain, dressed in his flowing robes, the deep green fabric contrasting with his silver hair, walked beside him, his staff in hand.

The city around them was alive with activity—markets bustling with traders, the scent of exotic spices wafting through the air, and the sound of the ocean crashing against the nearby shore. But as they neared the palace, the atmosphere shifted, becoming more solemn. The golden gates of the palace gleamed in the sunlight, a testament to the wealth and power that lay within. Guards, clad in polished armor, stood at attention, their expressions stern.