Chapter 77: A Minute To Aste (P2)

Despite the thick atmosphere during our walk to the lodge, the Matron turns out to be far more willing to lend an ear to whatever excuse we have for being here.

I still think we could have wrapped much of this up at the gates but, I can't deny that I'm glad to finally see the inside of the main Lodge.

As one would expect, the place is an epitome of luxury.

Every spec and corner of the place glittered with fine rugs, vases, flowers and long, large portraits of dignified looking persons. 

Seeing this I understand that the wealth Leriva projected back at Carbina was merely an attempt at recreating what she had lost.

And as far as my eyes can see…she didn't do a very good job of it.

Curiously, there are far less servants parading the main building than there are outside, is it for the sake of privacy? I can only speculate, but the large imposing portraits that greet you on the way in are a good hint as to why.