Chapter 103
The new royal study still smelled of fresh polish and cedarwood, its shelves lined with scrolls and books that had belonged to generations of kings before him. Federico sat behind the massive mahogany desk, the weight of the crown still fresh on his head — figuratively and literally. The morning had been long, and now it was time to turn his attention to the endless stream of duties that came with ruling.
The door creaked open, and Miles, his loyal manservant, stepped inside. He carried a respectful bow and gestured toward the cart behind him.
“Your Majesty,” Miles said. “These are the first of the gifts sent in honor of your coronation. They’ve been arriving all morning.”
Federico nodded, gesturing for him to bring them closer. “Let’s see what our allies have deemed worthy
