“Could this be a dream or is Atlas getting more powerful than I?” I asked myself, feeling a surge of doubt. As a ruler with vast knowledge, I shouldn’t be acting cowardly towards Atlas. He’s the least in the box, I reassured myself, pausing to gather my thoughts. But he’s spiraling out of control. The worst part is, Atlas hardly acknowledges that I am the queen. His secret plans to overthrow me are becoming more evident, I pondered, feeling the weight of the situation. I need to meet with Xavier, I decided, knowing he could provide the strategic insight I needed.

When I met Xavier, he greeted me with a...