The next day, Valex was in his study, seated in his chair behind his desk, wearing his glasses while reviewing some papers. Suddenly, Kael barged into the office with full force, his face filled with anxiety.
"Your Highness, pardon my intrusion, but there is a big problem!" Kael exclaimed.
Valex looked shocked. "What has happened?" he asked.
"Your Highness, people are dying! There is madness everywhere, and houses are being destroyed!" Kael reported.
Valex stood up immediately. "What?!" He walked around his desk and approached Kael. "How did all of this happen?"
"I have no idea, Your Highness," Kael replied.
Valex quickly walked out the door, with Kael following closely behind. Instead of heading toward the palace door, Valex turned toward Odesse's room.
"Your Highness..." Kael started, but Valex opened the door slowly and saw that Odesse was asleep. He let out a sigh and closed the door gently. Kael watched him, not believing what he had just seen.
