The aftermath of the trial cast a long shadow over the Valerosa palace, and it was clear that the Blackthorn family's actions held a deeper significance. Isabella and Casmir knew that they needed to uncover the motives behind this plot if they were to safeguard their rule and their kingdom.
Casmir, his expression hardened with determination, was the first to address the issue. He convened a meeting with their trusted advisors, gathering them in the dimly lit war room deep within the palace. Around the expansive table, they discussed the recent events and the looming threat of the Blackthorn family.
"It's evident that the Blackthorn family has ulterior motives," Casmir stated, his fingers steepled in thought. "Their actions reek of a larger conspiracy. We must discover what they are planning and why they are targeting us, or rather Queen Isabella."
