The Tower's top floors housed the Imperial Palace, but in its massive area, only the Queen lived all by herself.
The grand hall had a tall dome with rows of greenish gemstone pillars, each decorated with detailed wall art that showcased deep creativity.
In the big, quiet hall, seeing the Queen on her throne made her seem all the more lonely and distant.
She delicately used her pale fingers to move a white chess piece, setting it on the board's black space. The clear sound of the piece touching down echoed, filling the massive hall.