Chapter 378 - The Council of South-Eastern Kingdom

The grand war room of Varzadia's royal palace was filled with tension as King Edvard and his council gathered. The war room was vast, its high vaulted ceiling lined with dark oak beams, giving it a sense of formidable strength. Tall windows along one side allowed the late afternoon sunlight to stream in, illuminating the dust motes that hung in the air. A large rectangular table stood at the center, covered with maps of Astellia, each one marked and smudged with ink, showing potential invasion routes. Around the table stood Varzadia's highest-ranking officials—political advisors, military generals, and strategists, all focused on one matter: the upcoming conquest of Astellia.