Alicia watched in delight and astonishment as the car slid through the castle gates. The world beyond the palace appeared to her as if it were the pages of an old book, full of mysteries and secrets that begged to be solved. She was surrounded by the splendor of the kingdom, with magnificent mountains and verdant vistas extending far into the horizon.
With her wide eyes fixed on the car window, Alicia's expression conveyed the wonder and astonishment she felt at first seeing the Kingdom of Anathema. As the vehicle sped past gorgeous scenery, she was astounded by the colorful wildflowers that danced in the sunlight atop the undulating hills. Magnificent forests whispered old secrets, and far-off mountains, their snow-capped peaks gleaming in the daylight, stood like silent sentinels.