"Before I forget, take this; it's from His Majesty—some kind of appointment letter," the messenger said hurriedly as he pressed a thick envelope into my hands, his fingers briefly brushing against mine. His eyes darted around anxiously, searching the dimly lit corners of our home as if he feared being followed. The urgency of his errand was palpable, radiating from him like heat from a flame. Without pausing for my response or waiting to see the impact of his words, he turned sharply on his heel and dashed out of our home, leaving me standing there, bewildered and inundated with questions.
I examined the letter that had been delivered to me with the utmost scrutiny, taking in every detail. The heavy envelope was sealed with a royal insignia—a lavish wax emblem that unmistakably bore the m
