Urging the Duties of the Crown

The royal palace of Elysee had become a hub of ceaseless activity. Officials moved through its halls carrying documents, officers met in council chambers, and the scribes continued copying decrees that would be distributed across the kingdom. Prince Bruno had spent the last few days ensuring his newly issued reforms were being carried out efficiently. Reports flowed in from across the land, detailing both compliance and pockets of resistance that still needed to be dealt with.

Despite the weight of responsibility on his shoulders, there was another matter pressing upon him—one that had been steadily pushed by Antoine Leclerc.

As the sun dipped lower in the sky, casting golden light through the palace windows, Bruno sat in his private study, reviewing yet another set of reports. Across the room, Leclerc stood with his arms crossed, watching him with an expectant expression.