Strength in Stillness ( 279 )

Inside the Command Center – Gaze City

The capital of the Armand region, Gaze City, stood resilient despite the war raging beyond its borders. Though Armand remained part of the kingdom, it enjoyed independence and autonomy, answering only to the king when necessary.

Within the fortified command center, Garius sat at his desk, his eyes scanning the reports scattered before him.

Beside him, Francesca gracefully sipped her tea, her presence serene as ever.

Across from her, Eridith, lazily leaned against the wall, a playful smirk dancing on her lips.

Then—

Footsteps approached.

Two figures strode toward the table with disciplined precision.

Alf and Erinnete.

The deadliest pair in the entire Armand Household.

Alf stopped in front of Garius's desk, offering a deep bow before speaking.

"My lord."

Garius glanced up from his reports. "Yes, Alf?"

Without hesitation, Alf handed Garius a fresh document.