Night had fallen upon Tenebrous, enveloping the palace in a shroud of shadows that seemed thicker than usual. Sophia, who had begun to feel a nagging unease since her alliance with Elara, knew that danger lurked around every corner. The words of Nyx, the Queen of the Night, echoed in her mind: "You should be careful who you trust."
However, Sophia did not expect the threat to come so soon.
Lyra, the Shadow Queen, was known for her cunning and her ability to manipulate shadows to her will. Her power was not only physical, but also psychological; she had a special talent for sowing discord and chaos, a talent she had honed over the centuries in the Demon King's court.
As Sophia prepared for the next day of training, a messenger appeared at her door, announcing that Lyra wished to see her in the dark gardens of the palace. It was an unexpected invitation, and Sophia couldn't help but feel a chill at the thought of what the Shadow Queen might want from her.
