Zach's carriage was understandably called to a halt at the palace gates. They were still far from the palace, but someone unauthorized wasn't allowed to even get close to the palace.
"State your identity and the purpose of your visit," demanded, one of the guards on either side of the gates in full plate armor with a halberd and shield. He looked at Nora, who was sitting up front steering the horses.
"Young Master Zacharia Evandiel has come to pay the Imperial Library a visit." Although the Imperial Palace, including the Library, was off limits to ordinary people, Zach was far from ordinary.
The guard was silent for a moment as he exchanged a look with his partner.
"The library is currently undergoing repairs. I must ask Young Lord Evandiel to return another day." The guard denied their entry.
Nora's brow entered a furrow. Zach glanced at the guard through the carriage's window.
