Chapter 436 - CH 436 — Whispers Become Voices

Night settled gently across Regina Town Square, where rows of lanterns suspended from wrought-iron posts cast warm circles of light upon rain-darkened cobblestones, and merchants who normally lingered until late evening packed away their goods with unusual haste because recent reports from the northern frontier had quietly unsettled even the most ordinary routines, while the familiar comfort of shared conversation had gradually given way to cautious whispers exchanged over lowered voices and uneasy glances.