At a distant corner of the magnificent and majestic Coldflame Royal City.
Inside a spacious and bright castle hall, an atmosphere of nobility and luxury still filled the air.
Under the illumination of numerous dazzling crystal tassel chandeliers, the white walls were embedded with a large number of exquisite patterns like golden hollow swirls, leaves, and scalloped flowers, emitting a dazzling, eye-catching glow.
Two rows of huge stone pillars carved with delicate paintings led to the towering glazed ceiling, adding to the grandeur of the entire hall.
However, in stark contrast to this luxurious scene, the atmosphere within the hall was incredibly gloomy, with oppressive and heavy air, almost suffocating some.
At the lower end of the hall stood dozens of nobles in opulent attire, heads bowed in silence.
At the upper end of the hall, a fortyish man with wavy long hair, dressed in a red noble outfit and wearing a golden crown, sat on a golden throne at the center.