“Doctor Fred...?” Queen Lustia’s voice wavered as she approached Prince Xavier’s palace. She had been taking a leisurely stroll around the castle when she noticed Doctor Fred and Assistant Panda hurrying towards the palace with urgent strides. A sense of foreboding gripped her heart. Was her son injured?
Without delay, Queen Lustia quickened her pace, her maid and servant trailing behind her. Her thoughts raced with dark possibilities. The notion of Prince Xavier being hurt filled her with dread. What if he had encountered some of the kingdom’s more dangerous elements? The very idea was unbearable.
Upon reaching Prince Xavier’s door, she saw Assistant Bear standing there, holding a folded piece of paper. His demeanor was tense, his face pale.
Assistant Bear immediately bowed deeply upon
