Cecilia's footsteps echoed through the Blaine Kingdom's palace. They passed through walls decorated with carvings of battles that had once taken place. Only when they finally arrived in front of a door with intricate lion carvings did the messenger Cedric sent finally stop.
"His Majesty awaits you inside. But I'm afraid... you must go alone, Your Highness."
"He can't do it."
The first to protest was Robert. Cecilia fell silent. Going in alone was indeed risky. But when Cedric visited Magenta, he also dared to meet Cecilia alone.
"Then, let my knight wait in front of the door."
The messenger seemed to consider Cecilia's request. But Cecilia didn't give him time to think. She deliberately took a deep breath. Her voice was deliberately made to be heard by the messenger as a form of emphasis.
"... Your knight can wait outside."
"Alright, thank you."
