The place was quieter than usual. While other parts of the mansion still had a few staff members—even during the night—this particular area was completely deserted.
Well, except for the guards. It didn't take long for William to spot one sitting in a chair right in the middle of the hallway.
This guard didn't seem particularly alert. In fact, he looked rather relaxed, with a glass of some kind of drink on the table beside him.
It was clear he didn't expect anyone to make it this far into the mansion. In other words, he wasn't exactly focused on his guard duties anymore.
But there was a way to get here. William was living proof of that.
With Stuart's help, William slipped past the guard unnoticed and began exploring the area.
At first, all he found was a straight hallway with a few locked doors. The corridor itself was similar to the others in the mansion—well-decorated and lined with large windows.