The morning sun rose over the kingdom, painting the sky with hues of pink and gold. Inside the castle, a sense of tension lingered in the air as Ryker and Aria convened in the war room, their minds still reeling from their confrontation with Selene.

"We need to tread carefully," Aria said, her voice low with concern. "Selene may have allies we're not aware of."

Ryker nodded, his brow furrowed in thought. "Agreed," he replied. "We can't afford to underestimate our enemies, especially now."

As they discussed their next steps, a servant entered the war room, bearing urgent news.

"Your Majesties," the servant said, breathless from his haste. "There's been...