A's Chapter 11 Preview

This one's a bit shorter compared to D since I also posted some snippets for A last month in this update if you didn't see it yet!!

Here's the preview:

Your throat nearly closes up at the sight of the burning buildings, the screams of fleeing citizens and guards trying to control the fire—horrible sounds echoing through the streets like a cacophony. 

This could become a worse disaster than even what happened during the eve of your coronation. You’ve never had to contend with an emergency this large, especially not while it’s still happening.

And all this, in the midst of looking for $aname.

You look around the frantic scene, flanked on every side by Imperial Guards. Your eyes fall upon the highest-ranking city guard on the scene, barking orders and directing the flow of people trying to put the fires out.

“Where are the magi?” they shout at a subordinate, not out of anger, but to be heard over the din surrounding them. 

“They should be on their way!” 

“On their way?” The guard captain—so you assume—looks close to murderous. “They should have been here half an hour ago!” 

As you approach, the guard’s gaze falls on you, anger fleeing their features as they and their subordinate immediately bend into deep bows. 

“Your Imperial Majesty!” 

IF CROWN IS BLUNT 

You raise your hand in a dismissive gesture. “There’s no time for that. If you need magi to put the fire out, the Imperial Guards can help. Direct them where you need them most.” 

IF CROWN IS CHARMING

“If it’s magi you need, my Imperial Guards can aid you until they arrive,” you say. “Direct them where you need them most, captain. The citizens can’t afford to wait.” 

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The guard captain straightens up, and after their momentary surprise they quickly to turn to your guards. “The area on the south quarter is where the fire is at its worst, there are still people trapped in the buildings…”

While the captain continues on, you turn your attention to their subordinate. “You there, have you seen the Royal Protector?” 

The guard stares at you for a moment, and you resist the urge to snap at them in impatience before they finally answer you. “Y-yes, Your Imperial Majesty, but I… I’m afraid…” 

Don't kill me for ending the preview there LOL I had to leave you in some suspense!!