The morning sun rose over the kingdom of Elaria like a gentle blessing, casting golden light over the palace rooftops. It had been just a week since Adrian and Evelyn were crowned King and Queen, and already, there was a new kind of energy flowing through the land. No more whispers of rebellion or fear. Just hope and the heavy weight of rebuilding.
Adrian stood in front of the Royal Guards' barracks, dressed in his dark tunic with the royal crest now stitched across his chest. The guards stood at attention as he walked down the line, inspecting each of them closely.
“We’ll need more training drills " Adrian said, stopping in front of the captain. “And regular checks at the gates. No more bribes. No more sleeping on duty. We can’t protect the people if we’re lazy"
“Yes, Your Majesty!” th
