Campbell Castle, the Duke's study, the air was so quiet that the slight rustling of turning pages could be heard.
The young Duke Edward Campbell sat behind a massive oak desk, his eyes deep and steady, meticulously staring at the wrinkled newspaper in his hand.
Compared to when he first ascended the throne two years ago, his demeanor had changed significantly.
Clearly, it wasn't just Thunder City that had grown over time; the once ambitious reformer had transformed from an inexperienced wader into a seasoned captain.
Under his command, the small ship of the Campbell Duchy sailed upstream against the current, creating an incredible miracle on the northeast coast of Vortex Harbor!
Now, half of the city-states along the Vortex Sea see Thunder City under his rule as a dreamland, bringing countless goods and treasures to his duchy!
However, things weren't always so satisfactory.
