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Chapter 93 – Monarch’s Ascénsion

The trio circled the castle from above, their owl mount gliding in silent arcs through the sky. Directly beneath them, King Azure sat in the throne chair with an air of unshakable dominance, his silver-white cloak trailing behind him as if the winds themselves bowed to his presence.

Makara looked over the castle and took a sip from his gourd. “The fragrance hasn’t reached the castle,” he observed, “which means we will be safe from it, but we need to be careful in how we approach King Azure.”

Selena nodded. “That’s the right call. What do you think, Shawn?……Shawn!” She turned to her sides, expecting his input—only to find the space beside her empty. Shawn wasn’t there.

Instead, he stood at the very edge of the owl’s wing, the wind whipping against him, his gaze locked onto King Azure below. His stance was unwavering, steady despite the dizzying height.

Makara’s expression darkened. “Shawn,