He ascended a staircase that ended at two towering pillars. Beyond them, a circular balcony with a walnut-bramble balustrade overlooked a grand hall with polished wooden floor.
Looking up at the sumptuous ceiling with its intricate open beams, Kentaro couldn't help but think how this building starkly contrasted with the recurring poverty throughout the kingdom of Genib.
Sharp noises mixed with shouting added to the peculiar atmosphere of the place. Kentaro moved closer to the balustrade.
Incredible!
He quickly dropped to his stomach to observe the scene below without being seen.
