Nils crossed the corridor leading to Konrad's cultivation chamber with a pair of maids by her side. Since her last interaction with him, she became more confident in that eunuch hiding deep secrets, and her heart thumped with trepidation.
The trio soon reached the door where the maids stopped to announce Nils' arrival.
"His grace, the imperial duke ordered us to let you in. However, we won't follow your highness inside. We shall now take our leave. If your highness needs anything, feel free to call for us."
The maids curtsied, turned heels and left, leaving only Nils to hesitantly stare at the door. For some incomprehensible reason, she began dreading what she would find inside.
With a deep breath, she strengthened her resolve and pushed the door open to step inside the room.