We got into the palace but I was asked to wait downstairs. It was like an empty hall with just portraits hanging on the wall. The candle lights were dim. It seemed the king was a lover of darkness.
It seemed off because he was a cheerful person during the day. What happened to him at night? Why did he reside in such a dark space?
I could barely see the designs on the floor. There were no guards in the building, unlike the other palaces.
"Why should I wait here?" I asked as he took steps towards the stairs. It was scary down here and he wanted me to wait alone. Why couldn't I go upstairs and meet the king?
"Do you want to go and see him naked?" Percival asked with zero shame. Even in the dark, I could see his eyes swallowing me with anger.
"Who wants to see him naked?" I asked, with my arms crossed in front of my chest.
