Bright City, the Royal Palace.
In a lavishly decorated reception room, the maids were busily preparing, placing steaming hot tea and exquisite desserts on the small table in the middle of the sofa. After a respectful curtsy, they exited the room.
Duke Hade, with a serious look on his face, thought it best to leave early. If he unintentionally overheard any damning secrets, it wouldn't be a matter that could be settled with a light punishment.
This was the way of life for a palace maid!
Lis reclined on the soft sofa, tasting the fragrant tea. He had now grown somewhat accustomed to its unique bitter flavor, which paired just right with the somewhat overly sweet pastries.
However, Duke Hade sitting opposite Lis seemed a bit restless.
Indeed, the events of today's Sacrificial Festival were quite unexpected.
What had been a smoothly proceeding celebration, shockingly saw a Gold-level assassin succeed in an assassination attempt.
