Her languid steps finally brought her in front of the castle gates. As she stopped by the castle gate, she could not help but marvel at the building’s massive build. The mysterious summon however, sent her doubts to enter the castle. Mustering as much courage as she could, she finally decided to move forward handing the letter to one of the guards. Nonchalantly, she was allowed entry without much ado. Oddly enough, the security at this town’s castle isn’t as tight as the other towns she has visited.
“You must be Yuki.” Much to her surprise, Yuki was welcomed by a man dressed in a flamboyant linen suit topped with a black cape. The man stood in a stiff, yet elegant posture, his chin slightly raised. He held a white, peculiar flower on his right hand that caught the eyes of Yuki the most. The guards at the castle gate all bowed in reverence upon witnessing the man’s appearance. “Follow me.” Without further introductions, the man turned around gesturing Yuki to follow suit.
Yuki gasped, astonished at the castle’s elegant and sleek interior. She stepped upon the glistening white marble floor, marvelling at the massive walls that were decorated with bright colored banners and vibrant stained glass windows. From time to time, a couple of servants clad in black waistcoats and striped gray trousers would stop by and bow to their lord. Yuki would often slightly bow her head, holding her grimoire close to her chest in the presence of the other servants.
“We’re here. You see this flower I’m holding…” The two stopped somewhere at the edge of the castle, standing by an old wooden door. It appeared that her summon was for a quest to collect some flowers that could only be found deep inside the castle’s dungeon. The man introduced himself as Lord Servas then explained his late wife’s death as well as the upcoming ceremony in detail. He took his time discussing the path towards the flowers’ location and how they could be found. After briefing the lady, the lord of the castle left, entrusting the lady of the noble quest.
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