Morning...
Seated on a garden chair, Edward crossed his legs, engrossed in a book. To most, this activity might appear dull or even pointless.
Yet, this seemingly trivial routine had been his companion for decades. Through it, he had amassed knowledge as vast as the ocean and honed an extraordinary intellect.
He slowly set the book down, reached for the coffee cup on the table, and took a sip.
A wave of relief and calm washed over him, gradually easing the tension in his mind. With a composed demeanor, he resumed reading at a leisurely pace.
Page by page, he turned with care, as though each word were sinking deeply into his consciousness.
"Your Venerable Edward! I bring urgent news," came a guard's hurried voice from nearby.
Edward gently closed his book and shifted his gaze to the young guard approaching briskly.
His expression remained serene, unperturbed by the intrusion.
