7th realm… Emperor's castle…
The warm glow of the lanterns cast long, flickering shadows across the marble walls of the Emperor's chamber. A soft breeze filtered through the open balcony doors, carrying the scent of blooming night flowers from the royal gardens below.
Emperor Ryon Lionheart sat in his favorite swinging chair, lazily rocking back and forth with a glass of deep red wine swirling in his hand. His gaze lingered on the magical glass orb glowing faintly on the table before him.
Queen Soya, dressed in an emerald silk gown, sat beside him with a large ornate jar of wine. Every time his glass emptied, she refilled it wordlessly, her delicate fingers brushing against his knuckles with practiced ease. Her lips curved into a faint smile as she watched the Emperor unwind, though her eyes betrayed a quiet curiosity.
The orb shimmered as the last remnants of the news replayed in elegant golden script.
