The Rebellious Noble

The study in Duke Raelis's castle was a grand room, filled with the scent of old books and expensive cigars. Ornate tapestries hung from the walls, depicting the great battles of Eldoria's past, battles that his ancestors had fought and won. He sat behind a large mahogany desk, his hands folded neatly, but his expression was anything but calm. His eyes were filled with anger, his lips curling into a sneer as he listened to the conversation with his counterpart, Duke Varlek, who stood by the large bay window overlooking the sprawling estate grounds.