The morning sun painted the capital of Elysea in golden light, casting warm reflections off the polished brass and copper domes of the Royal Exhibition Hall. The entire city felt a little brighter, a little more alive. Today wasn't just any other day—it was the first-ever Royal Science Exposition, and people from every corner of the kingdom had come to see it. Scholars, inventors, students, and curious townsfolk filled the plaza, buzzing with excitement. Everyone hoped to get a glimpse of the kingdom's future—or maybe even help build it.
King Bruno arrived early, walking side by side with Queen Amelie. His clothes, though royal, were designed with subtle practicality—something he insisted on. There was nothing stuffy about him. Despite being king, Bruno never gave off the air of someone unapproachable. Behind that crown was a man who had once lived in a far more advanced world, and today, that experience made him feel more like an engineer than a monarch.
