章 52: Collapse of Meribia

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CHAPTER 52 

The heavy thudding of the war drums could be heard echoing from afar off as the kingdom's flag swung in the sky, a sign of their victory.

Not so far from that flag, was another flag smeared in blood. One that she recognized even with her eyes closed. It was the flag of Meribia, her kingdom, a sign of outward and utmost defeat.

Era watched from the window of her room. Her eyes filled with pain and her as her shaky hands held the window sling for support.

A light cough and the tears which she held back since finally spilt out of her sockets.

She could not believe it. Her worst fear had come upon her.

"No. It cannot be. No."

"Your majesty," Aeverie began and paused, watching her from the side where she stood behind her.

"No. Aeverie tell me it isn't true," Era voiced out in a broken voice. More and more tears continued to flow down her exquisite face but that did not matter.