A few days later, Meltor Palace was submerged in a strange atmosphere.

A short decree was sent out in the early morning to all the officials of each department and the nobles in the vicinity of the capital. Furthermore, the information was really short.

『 Any entrance to the palace is prohibited for the day. 』

Regardless of title or position, no one was allowed to cross the threshold of the palace without the king’s explicit permission. However, this was Kurt III, the best king in Meltor’s history who had succeeded in growing the kingdom. As such, although there were a few nobles who questioned the sudden command, no one was dumb enough to oppose the edict. The central magic tower, which shared the duties of the palace officials, was exceptionally silent. Meanwhile, the palace corridors were empty.

Thump, thump.

However, there was the sound of footsteps in the corridor. They almost sounded musical as their owner reached a gorgeous door and pushed it open without hesitation.

Kkiiik.

Was the door lacking a little lubrication? The door creaked open, and the people in the room turned to look. The middle-aged woman in the room, Isabella Miller, smiled first, “Wow, you’re well dressed! I don’t know whose son you are but you are very handsome. Isn’t that righ...