Tides of Treachery ( 265 )

The grand chamber of the Royal Court was filled with the most powerful nobles of the kingdom. The air was tense, heavy with murmurs and veiled whispers. Ornate chandeliers cast a golden glow upon the long table where the highest-ranking nobles sat, each representing their respective territories.

At the head of the table sat King Edmund , his piercing gaze sweeping across the gathered lords. He was a man of strength and wisdom, a ruler who had long maintained peace in his kingdom. But today, that peace was under threat—not from an external enemy, but from the growing influence of the Saint of the Three Gods.

The cult had spread like wildfire, consuming fifty-eight out of fifty-nine noble territories. Now, their "holy expansion" faced resistance—led by none other than Count Garius De Armand.

The King leaned back in his throne, resting his chin on his clasped fingers. His voice was calm but carried the weight of authority.