"HIS MAJESTY HAS ARRIVED!"
The announcement thundered through the royal court of Velmora, and every conversation ceased as the great doors swung open. Ministers, generals, noble representatives, and military officials turned toward the entrance, their attention settling on the towering figure walking into the hall.
Damian's black robes flowed around his enormous frame, while his dark eyes swept across the assembled court with an indifferent calm that made several officials swallow nervously.
The officials bowed as Damian passed, maintaining their positions until he reached the elevated platform at the far end of the chamber. Damian climbed the steps and settled onto the throne, allowing the heavy silence to linger while he surveyed the court.
The Grand Eunuch stood to one side of the elevated platform, while William, the Grand Chamberlain, occupied the other. Both men bowed deeply, waiting for their sovereign to address the gathering.
