Chapter 66: Brewing Storm (1)
Crownlands, Lunaris.
After the end of the tournaments, things were slowly returning to normal. People from all over the kingdom began leaving the capital, merchants made massive profits and looked forward to their next profit margins.
As a semblance of normalcy returned, some people could feel some kind of storm brewing. Jess wasn’t the only one who felt that way. Many keen individuals began sensing the shift in the air.
Unfortunately, they couldn’t tell what exactly was bringing about such dreadful feelings. And the occasional thunderstorms didn’t help matters; people were getting worried.
Eventually, word got the crowns, and while only rumours, the king paid attention to them. And he more than anyone else, had a sense of what exactly was causing the anxiety in the people.
King Gray stood at the balcony attached to his office, dressed in his official red uniform, looking more like a military general than a king.
’The rebellious nobles have already returned to their domains.’ King Gray pondered. ’I have only been able to identify a few of them. But the true mastermind behind whatever they are planning still eludes me.
’They’re being very careful with this plan of theirs.’ King Gray had no idea how they would rebel against the directive he put in place a little while ago. ’Whatever that person said, it should be coming true soon... hopefully.’
Rumble.
A loud rumble of thunder snapped him out of his thoughts. Dark clouds began gathering once again. It was becoming a pattern; sort of like some warning signal foreshadowing what was to come.
"Hm?" King Gray looked behind him, his attention caught by a knock on his door. "Come in."