Chapter 98: Chapter 98 : Yet another surprise, really?

Elias reappeared in Eldoria with a sharp crack of energy, the familiar weight of the Golem's power still humming through his veins. He stood in the heart of the Fifth District, a bustling area usually teeming with traders and townsfolk.

But today, the air was thick with tension, and a large crowd had gathered near the central square. Their murmurs and gasps filled the streets, a cacophony of unease that sent a chill down Elias's spine.

Curious and wary, Elias began to weave his way through the throng, his eyes narrowing as he caught sight of the King's Guard lining the streets.

Their stern faces and drawn swords were an unusual sight, even for the King's most disciplined soldiers. The crowd pressed closer as he neared the podium at the center, where a figure stood draped in chains—Queen Seraphina.