章 239: The Queen's Curriculum (1) The Departure

Sitting in the quiet comfort of my study, I sipped my coffee, the bitterness blending with the morning's stillness. The grand mansion of the Drakhan Earldom was vast, yet here, in my private quarters, it felt like the world narrowed to just me and my thoughts. The heavy scent of leather-bound tomes and old wood filled the room, mingling with the dark aroma of the brew. I allowed myself to savor the moment. Coffee, after all, was a rare indulgence in this world. One of the few pleasures I let myself enjoy.