After the celebration dinner concluded, King Thandor gestured for Vincent to follow him. The hall began to empty as elves went about their evening, leaving behind the remnants of a grand feast.
Vincent nodded to his team, signaling that he would return shortly, and then followed the king. An elven guard, clad in elegant yet sturdy armor, led the way through the corridors of the Great Tree.
The guard stopped at a pair of ornate doors, their surfaces engraved with scenes of nature and elven mythology. With a respectful bow, the guard opened the doors, revealing a private chamber bathed in the warm light of a crackling fireplace. The room was spacious yet cozy, with shelves lined with ancient tomes and scrolls, and a large table in the center adorned with maps and documents.
King Thandor motioned for Vincent to enter, and the guard quietly closed the doors behind them, leaving the two alone.
"Please, have a seat," King Thandor said.