Elena then stored the large coin pouches in her storage ring and prepared to set out for her return journey to Noah's shop.
Prince Adrian watched everything with concealed concern about how these enhancement items would affect the balance of power between their warring kingdoms.
More fuel for the fire, he thought grimly while maintaining his loyal facade. When will this endless cycle of vengeance finally consume us all?
The throne room buzzed with quiet energy as Elena departed on her mission to secure advantages that Queen Seraphina believed would finally tip their centuries-long conflict in favour of the light elves' righteous cause.
The stage was set for escalation rather than resolution, with enhancement items serving as catalysts for renewed hostilities rather than opportunities for peace
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