Donato Morano stepped into the hall with deliberate calm. His tailored suit blended into the elegance of the room, but his mind raced beneath the still exterior. Princess Elowen followed a few steps behind, her long gown whispering against the polished floor,
Seated upon the crescent-shaped throne was The king -princess Elowen's father, his silver eyes scanning Donato with the precision of a predator. Around them, high-ranking nobles sat quietly, cloaked in robes and silence.
The king's voice broke the hush. "You've been in Virenkai for nearly three weeks, Donato Morano. Tell us. What progress have you made?"
Donato bowed slightly. "I'm close, Your Majesty.
The corrupted security algorithms are being rebuilt. Your financial systems have been restructured, and artificial intelligence integration is stabilizing. Within a week, your economy will return to full strength."
Murmurs rippled across the chamber.The King leaned back, the ghost of a smile gracing his lips.
