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The Scullery Maid and the Crown of Aurel: Rise of the True Queen / Chapter 20 / 20

Chapter 20 - A Kingdom Reborn

One year later, the kingdom of Aurel was unrecognizable.

The spring festival filled the capital streets with music, laughter, and vibrant colors. Banners of gold and white hung from every balcony, and the aroma of roasted meats and sweet pastries drifted through the air from bustling market stalls that overflowed with abundance.

Inside the royal gardens, Queen Clara walked peacefully along the stone paths. She wore a simple, elegant emerald dress, her dark hair catching the warm sunlight. Beside her walked General Marcus, now the Grand Marshal of the realm, discussing trade agreements with neighboring nations with mutual respect and camaraderie.

"The eastern provinces report their highest crop yield in a century, Your Majesty," Marcus said with a warm smile, bowing slightly. "And the schools we established in Oakhaven are already graduating their first class of scholars."

Clara stopped by the bubbling stone fountain, dipping her hand into the crystal-clear water. She smiled, feeling a profound sense of peace settle deep into her soul.

"It is not my success, Marcus," Clara said softly, looking up toward the towering spires of the castle where the sacred crown rested in its chamber, glowing with a gentle, eternal warmth. "It belongs to everyone who refused to stay hidden in the dark."

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