Chapter 8: The kings advisor

In the shadowy depths of the castle, a treacherous plot unfolds, shattering the illusion of trust and loyalty. Lord Arcturus, King Frederick's most trusted advisor, emerges as the orchestrator of the sinister scheme to overthrow the king's reign. His true intentions and malevolent desires lay hidden beneath a facade of loyalty and obedience.

With a heart hardened by greed and power, Lord Arcturus hatches a plan to eliminate any witnesses who could expose his role in the conspiracy. He summons a group of ruthless mercenaries from Maxoria, skilled in the art of deception and silence, to carry out his dark deeds.

Under the cover of night, the mercenaries infiltrate the castle walls, their footsteps masked by the eerie silence that blankets the halls. Their mission is simple yet chilling: to eliminate the king's guard and the servant who had failed in their previous attempt to poison King Frederick.

As the moonlight dances upon the castle's cold stones, the unsuspecting victims find thems