Melva was finally alone without Vance close at her tail to demand her touch. She didn't want to waste the chance that was given to her. This was the closest thing to freedom she had ever got after leaving Ichorhold. And as someone who had an adventurous spirit like her, the first thing that crossed her mind was touring the palace.
The council meeting seemed to be going to last for a while, so no one would realise if she went somewhere and came back before they finished. When she was about to leave the drawing room, a palace guard who had been standing by the door stopped her.
"How can I assist you, milady?" asked the palace guard. He looked human under his guard uniform, except for his pointy ears that reminded her of Linwood's. They must belong to the same race of demons.
"I wish to have a tour around the palace. Will you be my guide?" Melva thought she might be able to get to know more about Ethia from him as he had been serving here. "May I have your name?"
