Though Starfania wanted to protest, she knew her father would still not listen to her, so she simply gave him a smile. The weight of his duty had once again drawn him away, leaving her behind on the castle tower alone in her thoughts. As she watched, the volcano cast a glow over the kingdom. Back in her chambers, she sat by the window, her gaze lingering on the moonlight as it bathed the world in a silvery glow. She grabbed the pen-sword from her pockets as she examined it and pushed the button to look at the sword. Then a riddle rested before her, its enigmatic verse captivating her thoughts. " At the peak of light, the creature below trembles in anticipation of power yet unleashed. "
The word weighed heavily on her mind as she delved deeper into the meaning. What was this " light, " and why did it indicate fear? What power did it possess, and who–or what–might wield it? Her curiosity burned with fervor, driving her to uncover the truth. As she contemplated, the moonlight began to illuminate the night sky, casting a shadow that danced across the landscape. The creature seems to shy away from its glow, as though in reverence or fear of its influence. Starfania made a promise that night as she gazed upon the masterpiece of the night sky– a vow to make sure that no matter what happens. She will protect those and be their light in the sky.
Her thoughts circled like birds in a restless sky, never settling. She revisited the words again and again, probing for hidden meanings. Sometimes, she felt a flicker of insight, a fleeting idea that slipped through her fingers just as quickly. Was there a solution waiting just beneath the surface? The quiet of her room became both a comfort and a prison, amplifying her doubts. She started jotting down her thoughts, hoping to untangle the web that had formed in her mind. Bits of paper littered her desk, each filled with snippets of hope and frustration. In the fleeting moments before sleep, the riddle would return, haunting her dreams like a shadow. Faces of strangers seemed to emerge, as if they held the key she was so desperately seeking. Yet, with the dawn came the reality that she was still alone with her thoughts, grappling with uncertainty. As days turned into weeks, she realized that the answers might not come easily. Maybe it was the journey that mattered more than the destination. She took a deep breath, ready to embrace whatever truths lay ahead, even if they were hidden in the fog of confusion.