Kapitel 212: The Queen I Don't Mind Serving

The evening sky was blanketed with heavy gray clouds that resembled dirty cotton, casting an even deeper darkness over the snowy ground surrounding the duke's castle.

Aideen snapped her fingers, and dozens of glowing orange orbs spread out like giant fireflies, their light illuminating the work area.

After Tillian left for the battlefield, preparations for the upcoming attack had to commence immediately. Thanks to the hard work of the knights and mercenaries stationed at the castle, everything for the anticipated arrival of Prince Valon's army was nearly complete, with only the finishing touches remaining.

The plan to destroy Valon's army was straightforward and simple: trenches were dug around the castle, deep and long enough to serve as traps for the approaching soldiers, who would inevitably fall into them as they hurried toward the castle using the shortest route.