"A mystical room, hidden from time, holds a secrets-keeping book. Penned by a prince who trusted magic for his mate, its pages whisper tales of his eternal love, his heart beating solely for his destined partner. 'So now you're reading this, my dear...
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(This chapter is only about politics, just to give a vibe of real kingdom matters... not just a simple airy story)
The atmosphere was thick with anticipation, Harin was standing at her allotted spot, between the first benches. Prince Taehyung and Prince Jong gyu sat on the bench left to her whereas the King's personal advisor and his companion were on the right. Her heart was racing feeling Taehyung presence just beside her. The air was crackling with a mix of authority and tension, as everyone waited for King Daehyun to arrive.
Suddenly, the grand doors creaked open, and a guard stepped forward, "His Majesty, King Kim Daehyun, approaches."
Harin's Perspective:
The announcement echoed in the hall endlessly, a wave of respect swept through the room. Everyone stood up and bowed deeply as King Daehyun entered. His presence was commanding, a figure of regal authority adorned in a flowing royal robe, his crown was glinting under the warm light. He was walking with a measured pace, his gaze was sharp and observant, scanning the council members and their expressions. I stepped aside giving him a clear path as he passed by me. His casual behavior from that dinner night just disappeared in the thin air. Dual father, dual son...
Once he reached the front, the everyone took their seats again, the atmosphere was then charged with formality. I stole a glance at Taehyung before turning towards the king, his expression were still unreadable.
All the maids were standing in a queue, in between the benches. The king settled onto his chair, his eyes were piercing through the assembly. "Today's gathering is purposeful. We have urgent matters to discuss regarding the state of our kingdom and the threats that loom over us." His voice was deep and resonant, and commanding immediate attention.
The king paused, letting his words sink in. "As many of you are aware, recent incidents have raised concerns about our borders and the loyalty of certain nobles. I expect each of you to be forthcoming in your reports, as we cannot afford to ignore the shadows that creep upon us. But before that, we will resolve some of the public matters and I assure you... There is just justice!"
He signaled to his companion, who stood up and took some papers from the table in front of him. "Greetings to you all. Here, I have the list of cases along with the results of our own investigations that are on point for sure. I will call the names, and you are bound to obey and come forward so we can resolve the issues swiftly. You will be given time and opportunities to speak and to state your points. The Princes, Mr. Kang,(personal advisor of king) and some of the selected capable nobles will write down their thoughts and judgments to the king as well. The decision will be made. You must know, there is no turning back. No matter what punishment you deserve... you will be punished!"
A hush fell over the hall as the first name was called. "Lord Hwang of the eastern provinces." he paused and then continued, "Mr. Haewook"
