"Your Grace, Duke Alexis," greeted his butler, "how was your visit to the imperial court, Your Grace?" Duke Alexis smiled at his butler, remembering his earlier conversation with Cassie. "It was a pleasure," he said. "The court was quite grand and the emperor was most generous. I have to say, I'm feeling quite inspired after my visit."
"The meeting was extremely successful, Gaston," he uttered concisely with a hint of satisfaction.
"King Theo urgently requested an audience with you," he frowned upon hearing this request, as it was clear that the King was in a hurry for something very important.
"And what exactly is it that he requires of me?" he asked, with a hint of confusion. Gaston remained silent, instead merely handing him a sealed handler without uttering any words.
He was taken
