I am born to be a princess

Previously

…And the people’s fear is a symptom of ignorance, which is why wise counsel is so vital.” He met Anya’s gaze, his eyes glinting with a subtle threat. “Perhaps you, with your… unique perspective, can offer some insight into how we might better manage these… challenges.” Anya met his challenge with a steady gaze. She knew, with a certainty that settled deep within her bones, that Valerius was more than just an ambitious advisor. He was the architect of Eldoria’s suffering, the harbinger of the very darkness she had sworn to fight. Her return was not merely a claim to her birthright; it was the beginning of a war. And she was ready.