Chapter 11: The Whispered Lie

Kael did not need to raise a sword to kill a kingdom. Words were far sharper.

He moved through the noble houses, fanning flames of distrust. To one lord, he whispered of an assassination plot. To another, he spoke of secret pacts. Truth and lies blended seamlessly in his web, and soon, alliances crumbled under the weight of suspicion.

Lord Varun, once his staunchest pawn, now stood at the center of the storm. His newfound power made him a threat to others, and Kael ensured that envy turned to action. By the time the first noble fell by an assassin's blade, Eldoria's fate was sealed.

All according to plan.