I presented a necklace to the guards manning the enormous palace doors, it had a ruby pendant, framed by a golden backdrop that took the form of curling fire.
After verifying that the crest was legitimate, they nodded and stepped aside. "Have a good day, mi lady."
I walked past them, Niko and Ivan following closely behind my heels.
The glittering hallway greeted us, its alabaster walls gilded with gold. To our left were tall arched windows in rows of equal intervals, providing us with the view of the courtyard. Crystal chandeliers dangled upon the ceiling, casting broken prisms on the carpeted floor as the rays of the sun hit every piece.
