A gentle breeze swept through, like a darting cat, caressing the murals in the grand hall. It tinkled the wind chimes in the corner of the room, stirring the King's thoughts. The chimes rang softly, and the sage's words were aged but forceful. The echo resonated in the vacant Royal Palace, gradually dissipating in the wind and sinking into the depths of the King's heart.
Hearing Jatili comment on the technique of the murals, Xiulote paused for a moment and looked inquiringly at the Head Warrior, whom he trusted the most.
Bertade was always composed, yet now, his eyes were unusually fixed. Born a commoner, he had spent half his life in the army. He was genuinely proficient in all but one aspect of the so-called painting and art. Xiulote, who had not attended Priest school, received an incomplete Priestly education, which was hardly any better. The two seasoned Samurai exchanged glances for a moment before the Head Warrior finally spoke in a complex tone.