VALERIA

A strong scent of wine assaulted my senses, making me feel slightly dizzy.

My senses were dulled, and for some reason, my body began to react as if an unbearable heat was consuming me from within.

A heavy steel and wood door blocked my path.

From the other side, I could hear growls and sounds like something or someone scratching the walls or the floor.

"Aaggrr..." Upon recognizing the King's voice for a brief moment, I finally decided to enter—perhaps he was in trouble.

However, I wasn’