Inside the palace belonging to Princess Aleriana Vandreat, the usual appearance of a royal residence is like a contrast to what one expects.
The servants, maids, and even gardeners were all in scarce numbers.
With hardly two or four knights visible patrolling or standing guard at the main gate, it creates an air of neglect.
Even among them, their salaries were considered the lowest among other palaces.
Most of the staff were simply here out of loyalty, while the guards at the main gate were sent by other palaces to spy on the princess secretly.
Judging each individual based on their real intentions, they were assigned specific tasks.
The most loyal ones remained closer to the palace, while the more suspicious characters were relegated to duties far away, such as guard duties or cleaning horse stables.
The entire setup illustrates the cunning of Princess Aleriana.