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Once Cheska had fully recovered— her ability to devour an alarming amount of food being the definitive indicator — a significant visitor was announced to enter the kingdom's vicinity.
The visit itself wasn't surprising.
What caught everyone off guard was the identity of the guest.
The atmosphere was thick with anticipation.
After a leisurely lunch, the royal family summoned everyone to the Throne Room, a grand chamber located in the Rudenheischt Castle of Administrations. The room dominated the first floor, with its high ceilings and intricately carved columns that seemed to touch the heavens.
Sunlight filtered through the massive stained-glass windows, painting the space in hues of gold and purple, adding a divine glow to the proceedings.
Cheska sat on the immediate family's dais, positioned among those of highest status.
