"This way, young master," Eris's personal maid told Lucian, as they walked through the grand hallways of the Imperial Palace.
Lucian did not know where the Emperor's personal room was, so he asked Eris' maid to lead him there.
The Sun had set, bringing the world into darkness.
The Moon was hidden by dark clouds which had already started to gather again. Lightning flashed in the distance, illuminating the palace corridors briefly.
After half an incense stick of time, the maid said, pointing, "This is the room of His Majesty."
Then she bowed before disappearing into the dimly lit corridor.
Lucian looked ahead and saw a dark wooden floors carved with dragons and phoenixes.
Two guards in the Empire's golden armor stood on either side of the door.
As Lucian approached, they both stopped him, with the guard on the right side asking, "May I ask if you're Young Master Lucian?"