The king tapped a finger on his throne, the sound breaking the stillness of the room. "Anyone else?" he asked, his voice calm but edged with impatience, like he was daring them to test him further. His gaze swept the hall, lingering just a heartbeat on Julian, who met it with a slight nod.
No one spoke. Defeat, fear, and awe.
The king's finger stopped tapping, and he straightened in his throne. "With that out of the way, let me make an announcement."
The crowd collectively swallowed hard, anticipation hanging thick in the air. Whatever was coming, it wasn't going to be simple. It was about to rewrite the kingdom's flow, and every eye locked on the king, waiting for the hammer to drop.
He leaned forward slightly, hands resting on the throne's arms, and continued, "The restrictions on Regina and her family, imposed by the royal family, will be lifted completely."
