"I still can''t believe it," Tiara said, her voice tinged with disbelief. "How can Draven, of all people, suddenly be this celebrated figure? It doesn''t make sense."


    ra sighed, setting her teacup down on the polished mahogany table. "I''ve been thinking the same thing, Tiara. It''spletely out of character for him. The Draven we know is cold, ruthless, and obsessed with his own power. He never cared about the earldom''s prosperity, let alone saving queens and impressing students with his lectures."


    Tiara stopped pacing and turned to face her sister, her eyes zing with determination. "You didn''t tell him anything, did you? When you suggested he attend those lectures, you didn''t give him any ideas about changing his ways?"


    ra shook her head, a wry smile on her lips. "No, I didn''t. I merely mentioned that it would be beneficial for him to broaden his horizons. I never expected him to actually take it seriously, let alone transform himself into someone so... different."


    Tiara crossed her arms, her frustration palpable. "It''s infuriating. We''ve worked so hard to build our merchant group, to create something stable for ourselves away from his shadow. And now, suddenly, he''s the hero of the day?"


    A soft knock on the door interrupted their conversation. ra called out, "Come in," and a young maid entered, her expression respectful but curious.


    "Miss ra, Miss Tiara," she began, "there''s been more news from the Drakhan Earldom. It seems the prosperity there continues to grow. The people are saying it''s all thanks to Lord Draven''s direct involvement."


    ra and Tiara exchanged a nce, their skepticism deepening. "What exactly are they saying?" ra asked, her tone cautious.


    The maid hesitated, then continued, "They''re saying that under his leadership, the earldom''s infrastructure has improved significantly. Crops are thriving, trade has increased, and the people are happier than they''ve been in years. There are even rumors that he''s personally been visiting the viges, ensuring that everyone''s needs are met."


    Tiara scoffed, disbelief etched on her face. "Draven? Visiting viges? Ensuring everyone''s needs are met? It sounds like a fairy tale."


    ra nodded in agreement. "Indeed. But we can''t ignore these reports. They''re too consistent ande from too many sources. Perhaps it''s time we investigated these ims ourselves."


    Tiara''s eyes narrowed as she considered her sister''s words. "You mean visit him? After all these years?"


    ra shook her head. "Not yet. We need more information first. Let''s send some of our most trusted men to uncover the truth. If Draven really has changed, we need to understand why and how."


    Tiara nodded slowly. "Alright. But I still think it''s all some borate act. Draven never changes. He''s always been driven by his own selfish desires."


    The maid curtsied and left the room, leaving ra and Tiara to their thoughts. ra sighed, leaning back in her chair. "We need to be sure. If Draven has truly be this... benevolent figure, it could change everything. Our ns, our future...


    we need to be prepared for any eventuality."


    Tiara resumed her pacing, her mind racing. "I suppose you''re right. But it still doesn''t sit well with me. I''ve seen how he treats people, how he maniptes and controls. This sudden transformation... it''s too convenient."


    ra nodded thoughtfully. "Yes, it is. But we''ve always known that Draven is capable of great things, even if he''s used his talents for the wrong reasons. Perhaps something has changed. Or perhaps there''s anotheryer to this that we''re not seeing."


    Tiara paused, looking at her sister with a mixture of frustration and curiosity. "What do you mean?"


    ra shrugged. "I don''t know yet. But we need to find out. Let''s gather our men and get to the bottom of this. If Draven is up to something, we need to know what it is."


    The next morning, ra and Tiara summoned their most trusted informants and servants to the drawing room. The air was thick with anticipation as the sisters outlined their n.


    "We need you to gather as much information as possible about Lord Draven''s recent activities," ra instructed, her tone firm. "Speak to the vigers, the merchants, anyone who has had dealings with him. Find out if these rumors are true, and if they are, what has caused this sudden change in his behavior."


    One of the informants, a wiry man named Elias, nodded. "We''ll get on it right away, Miss ra. You can count on us."


    Tiara added, "And be discreet. We don''t want Draven catching wind of our investigation. If he''s up to something, we need to approach this carefully."


    The informants left, leaving ra and Tiara to wait for news. Days turned into weeks as they anxiously awaited the reports from their men. Finally, Elias returned, his expression grim but determined.


    "We''ve spoken to many people," he began, "and the stories are consistent. Lord Draven has indeed been visiting the viges, personally overseeing improvements and ensuring the well-being of the people. The crops are flourishing, and trade has increased significantly."


    ra frowned. "And what about his behavior? Has he really changed?"


    Elias nodded slowly. "It seems so. The vigers speak of him with respect and gratitude. They say he listens to their concerns and takes action to address them. It''s a stark contrast to the Draven we knew."


    Tiara''s eyes narrowed. "This doesn''t make sense. What could have caused such a drastic change?"


    Elias hesitated, then continued, "There''s more. We''ve also heard reports from the capital about his activities at the Magic Tower University. His lectures have be incredibly popr, with students praising his knowledge and teaching style. It''s as if he''s apletely different person."


    ra exchanged a worried nce with Tiara. "And the rumors about him saving the queen and her brother? Are those true as well?"


    Elias nodded. "Yes. He was instrumental in stopping a terrorist plot and yed a key role in ensuring their safety. His actions have earned him considerable recognition and praise."


    Tiara shook her head, disbelief etched on her face. "This is impossible. Draven was always so... cold, ruthless. How could he have changed so much?"


    ra sighed, her mind racing. "We need to see for ourselves. If Draven has truly transformed, we need to understand why and how. Our ns may need to change ordingly."


    Tiara nodded reluctantly. "Alright. But let''s be cautious. We don''t know what we''re walking into."


    As they prepared for their journey to the Drakhan Earldom, ra and Tiara couldn''t shake the feeling that they were about to uncover something extraordinary. Whether it was for better or worse remained to be seen, but one thing was certain—their brother, Draven, was not the man they once knew.


    The anticipation weighed heavily on them as they made their final preparations. ra, ever the strategist, spent hours reviewing the reports and devising contingency ns. Tiara, on the other hand, couldn''t help but feel a mix of excitement and apprehension.


    She had always harbored aplicated rtionship with her brother, and the thought of confronting this new version of him filled her with unease.


    On the morning of their departure, ra and Tiara stood in the courtyard of their townhouse, watching as their carriage was loaded with supplies. The air was cool, and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the trees lining the street. ra turned to her sister, her expression resolute.


    "Are you ready for this?" she asked, her voice steady.


    Tiara nodded, though her eyes betrayed her uncertainty. "As ready as I''ll ever be. Let''s find out what''s really going on."


    With a final nce at their home, the sisters climbed into the carriage, the wheels creaking as it began its journey toward the Drakhan Earldom. The road ahead was uncertain, and the truth about their brother remained shrouded in mystery. But ra and Tiara were determined to uncover it, no matter what it might reveal.