After finishing his conversation with Astrid, Michael quietly left the study.
He wanted to give her space—to let her process everything they had discussed about the future.
As he stepped through the grand, gold-trimmed doors, the stately corridor of the royal palace welcomed him. The high ceilings soared in elegant gothic arches, and rows of intricately carved columns lined the marble halls. Along the walls, ancient tapestries proudly depicted the glorious history of the resurrected Xerx Kingdom.
Sunlight streamed through the tall windows, casting long, golden patterns on the polished stone floor. The light shimmered warmly atop the cold marble, creating a tranquil harmony between grandeur and grace.
