### Chapter 7: The Queen of Ticklewood
Kai wandered deeper into the enchanted woods, guided by a light that flickered like a will-o’-the-wisp. The air shimmered with a sweet, melodious sound—like laughter dancing on the breeze. As he pushed through a curtain of willow branches, he stepped into a clearing bathed in ethereal light. At the center stood a throne made of shimmering vines and blooming flowers, and upon it sat the most breathtaking


