DRAMA NOVEL ONLINE Chapter Flames of Discord
-Ignitaria-
In the southern reaches of Arantle, nestled in the most opulent expanse of the realm, lay the kingdom of Flames. Within the resplendent walls of the royal citadel, King Sirius, adorned in his regal armor, gazed out of the towering windows, his eyes surveying the vast richness of his domain. A discreet knock echoed through the chamber, prompting the monarch to command entrance with a firm, “Come in.”
The door swung open, revealing Acmed, the king’s trusted advisor. With a deferential nod, Acmed approached and delivered grave tidings. A message had arrived from General Haslem, and the sealed letter now found its way into the hands of King Sirius. Breaking the seal, the monarch’s eyes scanned the contents, his countenance growing increasingly stern.
The letter bore news that struck a discordant chord – The Eldertree Enclave Spirit had chosen to withhold their support in the war against the demonic forces. The animosity of a millennia-long grudge had festered, and the spirits, it seemed, refused to set it aside for the kingdom’s cause. Fueled by frustration, King Sirius, in an exhibition of his fiery magic, incinerated the parchment. His muttered words carried the weight of both disappointment and anger, “Those spirits believe we are beholden to them for victory. I endorsed this plan at the council’s insistence, but their arrogance blinds them to the reality of the Twelve Council’s authority.”
Acmed, standing by the king’s side, interjected, “Shall I inform the council of these troubling developments, my king?”
King Sirius, his gaze fixed on the remnants of the burned letter, deliberated for a moment. “Not at this moment,” he declared, the gravity of his decision evident.
As the monarch’s mind navigated the complexities of politics, a sudden realization struck him. “Where is my son, Kiran? I have not laid eyes on him in months,” he inquired, a touch of concern lacing his words.
Acmed, ever dutiful, responded, “My king, you have been engrossed in matters of state, perhaps forgetting the news I shared with you months ago. Crown Prince Kiran embarked on a journey with Grand Prince Ytac to witness the living conditions of our citizens in the aftermath of the attacks.”
The king’s countenance shifted, a silent acknowledgment of the responsibilities that transcended the confines of the throne.