Chapter 63

Lord Arcturus, fueled by ambition and a hunger for power, embarked on a clandestine mission to advance his own interests in Adernia. With King Fredrick's absence and Prince Gabriel's alliance with Maxoria seemingly shattered, he saw an opportune moment to make his move.

Arcturus, a master manipulator, began to weave a web of deceit and manipulation, sowing seeds of doubt and suspicion among the lords of Adernia. Whispers of King Fredrick's disappearance and Gabriel's alleged abandonment of his responsibilities spread like wildfire through the court, fueling Lord Arcturus' claims.

In private meetings and secret gatherings, Lord Arcturus painted a picture of a kingdom left in disarray, with no clear leader to guide them. He positioned himself as the voice of reason, a stabilizing force who could steer Adernia through the stormy waters of uncertainty.

Using his cunning and silver tongue, Arcturus lobbied influential lords, enticing them with promises of power and prosperity under his rul