When Theo and the others entered the castle through the tamers, they were greeted by the butler, who promptly led them toward the emperor.
They walked in silence for a while, taking in every nook and cranny of the castle.
It was easily a hundred times grander than the barony, something anyone could tell from a single glance. The more Theo observed, the more he realized the value of decoration; how a dim corridor could be transformed into something majestic with a few right ornaments and carefully chosen furniture that matched it.
As they drew close enough, Theo spotted the group he had just left behind.
The four individuals, Garrick, Kaelor, Lysara, and Merek, were seated off to the side.
The first thing that caught Theo's eyes was how properly Lysara was dressed for the occasion.
She was still dressed in white, but instead of lace, her gown was adorned with embedded gems. It gave her a refined, noble air, making Theo feel like she was a lot richer than he had thought.
