Chapter 31: Who Do You Think You Are?
[Beast Nation.]
The air in the throne hall crackled with confusion as the top families, pillars of the beasts’ nation stood bewildered, their gazes fixed on the empty throne.
"Where is the queen?" Zagreb’s voice cut through the silence, his eyes darting to Xanor.
Xanor remained unperturbed. "I don’t know... All I know is, she is on the way."
His calm tone did little to soothe Zagreb’s growing impatience, and before Zagreb could unleash another annoying question, a distant, unmistakable sound pierced the air – a ship. A collective gasp rippled through the hall as they exchanged bewildered glances...
...In sync, everyone walked out of the castle, rushing towards the source of the sound.
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Outside, a sight that defied belief unfolded before them. Xanor, Zagreb, Zinmo, Milan, and every single family head present were rooted to the spot, their eyes wide with utter shock.
A starship, a vessel of unimaginable power, wealth and technology, was descending slowly, majestically, towards them.
Throughout the city, beastmen and women alike craned their necks, their eyes riveted on the colossal craft. Those inside their homes peered through windows, while others, drawn by an irresistible curiosity, spilled out into the streets to get a clearer view.
"Am I dreaming?" Milan murmured, her voice barely a whisper, the disbelief evident in her tone.