In the days that followed, things slowed down significantly.
Thanks to Lucy's insistence, Kel's meeting with the emperor had been pushed back by a week and she'd been given free access to roam around the palace.
"I had no idea Lucy held this much sway," Kel commented to the maid guiding her through the main palace.
"I believe it was the general consensus of the west building that moved His Majesty's will," the maid replied.
"Wait, you mean, everyone..?" Kel trailed off.
The maid smiled. "You've worked hard, Princess."
Before long, they reached their destination, and the maid gave Kel a courteous farewell. Kel watched her go before eagerly pushing through the doors into the room she'd been led to.
The library.
