The Royal Palace of the Demon Empire was now shrouded in a gloomy atmosphere, and the entire city had fallen into an eerie silence after the allied forces departed for the border.
People appeared less lively, as the tension from the frontlines weighed heavily even on the ordinary citizens of the empire.
Empress Varia stood on the palace balcony, a troubled and somber expression on her face as she gazed toward the distant horizon.
The pot of tea on the table had long gone cold, and the servants standing nearby remained silent, not daring to disturb her.
'I hope everything is going well at the border… I only wish for my husband to return home safely…' She thought to herself as a gentle breeze brushed against her face, causing her hair to sway softly.
"Your Majesty, Lord Yuan is here to see you." A maid approached and informed her in a polite, measured tone.
"Bring him here… I have something important to discuss with him." Empress Varia replied.
