[Maplestone Suburb]
The carriage rumbled into the estate, beneath the night sky, the banquet hall surrounded by twelve stone columns was brilliantly illuminated.
Familiar yet strange scenes made Elizabeth think of her "homeland."
But this was not the heart of the Empire, here was far from that eternal city by mountains and ranges.
Reducing speed, turning, the carriage steadily stopped in front of the main entrance of the banquet hall.
Inside the pitch-dark carriage, a calm male voice sounded.
"We have arrived, Your Highness, tonight Sister Felt will protect you throughout."
After speaking, the owner of the voice gently pushed open the side door of the carriage.
Light from the banquet hall flowed in, illuminating his officer uniform and outlining his profile.
It was a great face, existing to tell others—there are indeed those in the world who receive more favor from the Creator.
