Chapter 116 They Returned

Cercei's POV The first rays of dawn broke over the horizon, painting the bustling port with a warm, golden hue. We've finally touched the ground. After weeks of sailing, stepping onto solid ground without the rocking waves felt different. I took a deep breath, inhaling the salty sea breeze as the morning sun warmed my face. My hair fluttered in the breeze as a loud chopper overhead drowned out other sounds. Although our destination, the Moonstone mansion, was still hours away, we had arrived in the South. A significant number of sentinels, dressed in black attire and armed with imposing guns, stood ready at the port. They respectfully bowed their heads as we passed by, displaying impressive loyalty and compliance. I glanced at Vienna, who walked confidently ahead with her head held high. She was familiar with this world and groomed for it from a young age. In contrast, I felt like an outsider in this world of power and privilege. I averted my eyes from the sentinels as if I were to