Chapter 44. Entering the Imperial Palace (Teaser)
Late at night, at Azureocean Castle…
Knock, knock.
"Duke Halo, it's Zerath," Zerath said.
"Come on in," Halo responded.
Zerath opened the door to the office and stepped inside. In the office, Halo sat in his chair, swirling the glass of his liquor.
"I've sent the official request to the Imperial Guards. I told them that the duke's grandsons had requested a duel with them, and they gladly accepted," Zerath explained.
"Well done. Come sit down," Halo said.
"Yes, sir," Zerath replied, then carefully took a seat. He accepted the glass Halo handed him. The soft sound of liquor being poured filled the room as Halo filled the glass halfway with amber-colored liquor.
"Caron is an unpredictable one, isn't he?" Halo remarked.
"It seems like he has found someone that caught his interest," Zerath replied.
"Interest?"
"Yes, he asked me if I knew about Amy Altura. I believe I mentioned her to you once before."
"Yes, I remember."
"She's an apprentice of the Imperial Guards. She's so talented that I once tried to recruit her for the Oceanwolf Knight Order."
"You did?"
"It seems lYoung Master Caron also shared my thoughts. He's always had a good eye for people."
Zerath briefly recalled his past encounter with Amy Altura. She had left an impression on him. She was a determined young woman who'd once told him that she admired Cain Latorre above all others. He had promised her ample support if she joined the Oceanwolf Knight Order, but she had chosen to remain with the Imperial Guards.
"Amy is unique....
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