"Allan," I greeted, offering a nod of gratitude to the loyal ally who stood beside Vidar. His eyes reflected a shared sense of purpose, as if the journey they had undertaken held the keys to unlocking the secrets that entwined our lives. As we stood in the courtyard, the kingdom sprawled before us, I felt a renewed sense of unity. The joy of the reunion was short-lived as the elders, with their stoic expressions and scrutinizing gazes, arrived on the scene. Their arrival cast a shadow over the courtyard, and my elation waned in the face of their imposing presence. The elders, seemingly indifferent to the emotional reunion, bombarded Vidar with a barrage of questions, their voices rising in a cacophony of concerns and inquiries. Vidar, his patience wearing thin, stood firm, attempti

