Chapter 347 A Fractured Court

• The capital city of Luminaris was a shadow of its former glory. Once the jewel of Elandor, its grand towers and sprawling marketplaces now bore the scars of unrest. Tensions between the Council of Lords and the monarchy had created an atmosphere of uncertainty, with citizens divided in their allegiances.
• Kaelen and Ariella, accompanied by Aveline and the rest of their companions, arrived at the gates just as dusk settled. The city guards, weary from weeks of protests and skirmishes, scrutinized them but ultimately let them through after recognizing the royal crest on Kaelen’s armor.
• “Luminaris feels... different,” Ariella murmured as they passed through the crowded streets. The people watched them with a mix of curiosity and suspicion.