Soon after passing through the inner corridors of the palace, Max and Lucia arrived before Lady Virelia's residence. The path leading to her room was quiet and solemn, lined with black stone walls etched with draconic patterns that seemed to breathe faintly with restrained power.
Only Max and Lucia were permitted to proceed beyond this point, and so Carl remained outside, standing guard as the massive doors slowly closed behind them.
Inside, the room was spacious yet austere, dominated by black crystal pillars and a faint glow of dark flames that hovered calmly in the air. Lady Virelia was already seated within, her presence alone making the space feel heavy with authority. The moment Max saw her, he stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"Master," Max greeted.
