The Public Announcement

Verida raised an eyebrow. "Good. Now that you're both somewhat familiar with the castle, we can move on to the next steps."

The entire assembly hall filled quickly, from the high-ranking demon generals in polished armor to servants lingering cautiously at the edges. It was obvious that the royal announcement of Liria as Enara's bodyguard had stirred up the entire demon court. Whispers flitted through the crowd, curious gazes falling on the "outsider" among them as Verida and Nyssara took their places on the throne, exuding a quiet but undeniable command. Daena stood nearby, her expression unreadable but proud.

With a snap of her fingers, Verida silenced the room, her voice steady as she began. "Today, we welcome Liria into our midst. She has been appointed as Enara's bodyguard and shall be treated with respect."