Ch. 59 - Walking Disaster (3)

Minutes after parting ways with Celinee, Mariel stopped walking and shifted toward another direction. He headed toward the city center, aiming for the palace located in its heart. Mariel needed to meet King Maggio to establish a connection and understand what kind of person he was.

Gaining access to the palace was not easy for ordinary individuals.

Four gate guards immediately surrounded Mariel and demanded the purpose of his visit.

Mariel stated plainly that he wanted to meet King Maggio. Unsurprisingly, his initial request was met with rejection. However, their attitudes shifted when he mentioned that meeting the king was essential to bringing the princess back alive. Mariel also revealed his identity as a member of Ultores.

Mariel was asked to wait as one of the soldiers hurried inside to report to his superior.