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Mr. Vials sat across from the king. His polished demeanor reflected in his every move, from the subtle adjustment of his cufflinks to the measured tilt of his head. A faint smile played at his lips, equal parts charm and calculation. The king regarded him with intrigue with any word he spoke.

"Your Majesty," Vials began, his voice as smooth as silk, "I’ve seen the turmoil in Curida with my own eyes. It is far worse than the reports suggest. These people… they are not calling for reasoned change; they are inciting chaos. They stormed the governor’s residence, looting not only the treasures of state but the very dignity of governance itself."

The king raised a brow, swirling the wine in his goblet. "Go on."