***Nova***
The air in the castle felt thick with tension as the aftermath of the stable boy’s revelations washed over me. I moved through the halls with purpose, the need to uncover the truth pressing heavily against my chest. Days had turned into a relentless pursuit of answers, and my allies, Chase and Dante, were on the verge of discovering the origins of the poison that had threatened our household.
I headed towards the strategy room, a hub of activity where notes and maps lay scattered across the table, remnants of our investigation. As I pushed the heavy wooden door open, I found both Chase and Dante poring over an array of documents, their expressions intense and focused.
“Nova!” Chase exclaimed as I entered. “You won’t believe what we’ve uncovered!”
“What is it?” I asked, my h
