Buried Queen Saga: Chapter 20: A Threat To The Kingdom....

Valerius felt a chill run down his spine. The casual way Alec spoke, as if this were some game, planted a seed of doubt in his mind.

What did Alec know that he didn’t?

Was Seraphina really alive, or was Alec toying with him?

“But let’s not dwell on the past,” Alec continued smoothly, shifting the conversation. “I’ve summoned you for another reason. There is someone I need you to track down—someone who poses a threat to the stability of the kingdom. Handle this for me, and you will be rewarded with the secret Herhardt ability. It’s a rare skill, one that could elevate your abilities even further.”

Valerius considered the offer, the weight of Dia’s warning and Alec’s unsettling words hanging over him. Yet, the opportunity was too valuable to dismiss. Moreover, the Kingdom's stability was at stake.

He accepted the offer, brightening Alec's face. As they shook hands, Valerius felt uneasy, as doubt gnawed at the edges of his loyalty.

Had he been blind in his trust for the King?