Alan walked through the gloomy palace halls. His eyes closed as his fingers rubbed the bridge of his nose, lips pressed together while the echo of his steps filled the hallway. The only distraction Alan could find was to stare through the thin windows of the stone palace hall, grey skies filling his gaze until the next intersection.
But without fail, his steps turned in the same direction at the same weary pace.
Towards his brother's private study, the two knights on either side of the door were strong enough to protect him from almost any threat. Alan's steps halted a few metres away, his eyes turning to the pale window, watching the rain begin to fall.
'My brother, how will you react to this news... If you turn against Ryuji, what should I do?'
"Halt! State your name and business... Ah, Duke Alan! The King is currently taking a rest."
