As the arduous trial concluded amidst the towering walls of Lord Kostas's estate in the frosty Northern reaches, Prince Ianth was ushered away swiftly, his figure cloaked in an air of solemnity. The biting chill seemed to echo the gravity of the proceedings as he was escorted back to the noble enclave, where a palpable tension hung heavy in the air.
Curiosity mingled with apprehension as whispers circulated among the gathered nobles, their gazes following the prince's retreating form with a mixture of concern and speculation. But amidst the throng of curious onlookers, one figure stood apart—Raavi, her heart heavy with a desire to offer solace to the prince following the trials he had endured. Yet, to her dismay, a stern prohibition barred her from approaching him, shrouding the prince in
