The sun had not risen yet when Melva and Vance arrived at the entrance of Maltos Forest, which was the forest she had gone to see during her first day visiting the castle. Although she had only learned the name of the forest yesterday when the King had mentioned it, she felt calm as though it was a familiar place for her. With her mysterious capability of knowing her way through any forests, she was never worried about getting lost because she was sure she would find her way out somehow.
Some of the palace guards were standing by the edge of the forest and some others were surrounding the King's seat—a table and a chair for one person which had been set up near the entrance. They were holding a lantern each, since it was still very dark outside. No one was seen there aside from the King's entourage.
