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The Silverston Empire teeters on the edge of ruin. A foolish emperor and his reckless sons cling to power, while the nobility, consumed by greed and ambition, bleed the empire dry. The people live in crushing poverty, women are silenced by systemic oppression, and magic—once a source of wonder—has been branded as sin. The ancient dragons, symbols of balance and strength, are no more, leaving the land vulnerable and fractured.

All hope rests on the Alcons, a forgotten bastion of power. Its guardians? Six princesses, dismissed as spoiled and unfit for anything beyond luxury. But beneath the silks and jewels lie secrets and strengths even they do not fully understand. In a world spiraling into darkness, can these unlikely heroines rise to reclaim their empire and restore the balance?

Daughters, Swords &Dragons

Deya had been running nonstop for seven days and seven nights.

Never had she gone so long without adequate sleep.

As she sat in the dimly lit tavern, shadows playing across the wooden walls, the scent of roasting meat and ale filled the air.

The chatter of tired travelers and rowdy drunks formed a constant background hum.

The place was alive, alive with stories, with secrets, and with the weariness of those who had seen too much.

Deya reeked of sweat, her stomach growled in hunger.

The traders were after her.

The Travelers were after her.

Heck, even bounty hunters.

She hadn't had a moment's rest. If she had known what an important person he had been, maybe she wouldn't have killed him so publicly.

DEYA: CHAPTER 75