Leaving the room with the slumbering man behind, I embarked on my mission once again. The encounter had stirred a mix of emotions within me, but I couldn't allow myself to be distracted. Time was of the essence, and the fate of our kingdom rested upon my success. As I made my way through the labyrinthine corridors of the palace, the weight of my task settled upon me once more. The halls were eerily silent, with the sound of my footsteps echoing through the emptiness.
After that troubling situation I encountered, I decided to set it aside temporarily so I could focus on fulfilling my mission for the night. I made my way to the main palace so that I could find Nicolas and ask for the king’s whereabouts. Yet I couldn't shake off the lingering sensation I felt back then. As I walked out of t
