The morning sun had barely begun to rise over the Dragon Palace, casting soft golden light across the quiet halls. Aditya, already dressed in a simple black robe, walked silently through the corridor.
There was a small smile on his face.
He even greeted some of the servants as he walked through the corridor.
"It looks like His Majesty is in a good mood today!" One of the maids whispered to another as they peeked from behind a pillar. They were watching their Emperor walk past with a brighter-than-usual smile.
Normally, the Emperor wasn't gloomy or sad. In fact, he always carried a calm and composed expression paired with his faint but gentle smile. It was a smile that somehow made everyone feel at ease.
But today, that usual smile seemed a little wider and warmer.
Even his steps felt lighter.
His aura radiated with an unusual softness and brightness.
It wasn't something easy to describe, but everyone around him could feel it.
