Gaston and his men approached the palace, their horses nervously stomping the ground. The men were intimidated by the towering stone walls and the ominous aura surrounding the place, but their mission was to bring the Enchantress to Duke Alexis, so they had no choice but to proceed. As they entered the courtyard, they were greeted by the Enchantress, who stood regally on the steps of the palace, her eyes blazing with anger.
"What do you want, Gaston?" the Enchantress demanded coldly. "You come here uninvited, into my home, with your armed men. Explain yourself."
Gaston stepped forward, trying to mask his fear with confidence. "My apologies, Enchantress. I have come on behalf of Duke Alexis. He requests an audience with you."
The Enchantress let out a derisive snort. "And why would I agr
