章 74: Black Bandits

Liora stood on the balcony of her palace, her eyes fixed on the horizon where the first rays of the morning sun bathed the land in a golden glow. The warmth of the sunlight touched her face, and a serene smile traced its way across her lips. The peaceful scene contrasted sharply with the turmoil that often surrounded her kingdom, but in this quiet moment, she felt a rare sense of tranquility.

The palace grounds below bustled with activity as servants and guards went about their morning routines. Birds chirped cheerfully in the gardens, and the scent of blooming flowers filled the air. Liora took a deep breath, savoring the freshness of the morning.

As she stood there, lost in thought, a soft knock on the door interrupted her reverie. She turned to see her trusted advisor, Alistair, standing respectfully at the entrance to the balcony.

"Good morning, Your Majesty," Alistair greeted with a slight bow. "I hope I'm not disturbing you."