As we wandered through the castle, I couldn't help but notice that it was completely empty of any artwork or personal touches. This surprised me, but I figured there must be a reason for it. Maybe Silas just didn't care for decorations, or perhaps it wasn't his thing at all.
He then led me to the grand ballroom on the ground floor, which was so huge that it could fit Axel’s entire packhouse and my mother's house inside it! After that, he showed me the kitchen, although I felt like there was no need for me to go in. There were staff members working in the kitchen around the clock, so if I ever wanted a late-night snack, I could just call down, and they would bring it to me.
The bottom floor also had a dining room, a throne room, and a playroom. The playroom was just as the name suggests—a
