"Are you content in your current role?" Aurianna inquired, a mischievous grin adorning her face as she took a casual sip of her drink.
"I am, though the old man isn't exactly thrilled. Not that I'm losing sleep over it," Zorian replied with a nonchalant shrug.
"Chi, chi, chi, Zorian, what a crafty boy you are," Aurianna chuckled, fixing him with an amused gaze.
"I'd say the same, princess," Zorian responded, a smile playing on his lips.
"Can you update me on the situation with the nobles?" Aurianna asked, her curiosity piqued.
"Anyone tangled in corruption faced a public beheading, and we replaced those nobles. Plus, winning the war brought us more land, expanding my territory," Zorian explained with a pleased tone.
"I'm happy for you, Zorian."
"Since when did Zorian and the princess become so close?" a young boy wondered, observing the duo.
"Should we interrupt?" A boy, standing beside him, proposed.
