After leaving the presence of his Majesty, I found myself in the Palace courtyard.
The early morning breeze tingled my nostrils, and I felt the cool embrace of the vanishing darkness.
In a few hours, it would be dawn.
Then… the real challenge would begin!
As I enjoyed the fresh night breeze, I felt the subtle presence of someone approaching me.
"I figured you'd come to see me." I smiled, looking behind me.
Still wearing his cloak and multitude of Magic Items, was one of the most important figures of the Eastern Kingdom.
"Well, I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that you expected even this." He smiled.
"Well… you are a Grand Mage, after all. Since you're the closest to His Majesty, I expect that you'd have some concerns about me… and my plan." I smiled.
"Well, I'm glad you understand." The man, Elrich Lendertwale spoke in a polite manner.
I knew very little about him, but… I was certain about one thing.
'He's not my enemy.'
And so, I greeted him with a warm smile.
