Two full months had passed since the awakening of his aura. Time had flown by, absorbed in travels and the multiple matters to settle. Now, Kaiser was finally heading toward Paragon County. The carriage journey was peaceful, only disturbed by the regular creaking of the wheels on the cobblestones. Seated against the leather cushions, he watched the verdant countryside passing by the window.
He was lost in his thoughts when the high stone walls of Paragon Manor appeared on the horizon. A few minutes later, the vehicle passed through the main gate. The knights on duty, immediately recognizing the family coat of arms, opened the heavy doors without the slightest hesitation and bowed deeply as the carriage passed.
Kaiser stepped down into the paved inner courtyard. The air was mild, imbued with the scent of sun-warmed stone and the light fragrance of lilies lining the paths. As he took a breath, a butler dressed in livery burst forth.
