The carriage heading from the capital to the palace was surprisingly empty.
This was because a special permit was required to board this carriage, so only a limited number of people could get on it, and those traveling together were generally important individuals for the state.
“Oh, I’ve seen that person before!”
“They’re famous… being in this carriage with them…!”
“Girls, calm down a bit, okay?”
Sighing at both of their excitement, I continued to sway in the carriage.
Even I was somewhat nervous.
After all, it was the first time I would meet the King, and more than anything, perhaps this visit would allow me to meet the Saint.
Saint Lucia belonged to the palace.
Although she wasn’t always present, maybe this time she would be.
The carriage came to a stop, and the people inside began to descend gradually.
After ensuring that everyone had gotten off, we got down as well.
“It’s truly imposing, as expected of a palace. It looks so grand up close.”
Impressed by the magnificence of the palace, I headed towards the door.
However, as expected, we were stopped at the gate.
“Um, I have a scheduled appointment with the King, I have a reservation to meet him.”
“But we haven’t received any communication about that here. Are you sure?”
“No, I have no knowledge of that. I don’t think a notification has arrived here.”
“Are you kidding…?”
For some reason, it seemed that the notification about my meeting with the King had not reached the palace.
It should be the guild’s responsibility to make the notification… Was it a guild error?
Although it’s hard to believe that the largest guild in the capital would make such a mistake.
“Can we go through?”
“Is there no way?”
Both girls asked the guard with concern.
However, the guard also seemed equally concerned in his response.
“I’m sorry, but without the notification, it’s complicated. This permit is only for entering the palace; to meet the King, a separate communication is needed.”
Really…? It’s frustrating to come all the way here and have it not be possible.
Should I go back and double-check at the guild?
But my time is limited.
If we remain stuck here for a few days, it will all be lost for me.
I’m really in a bind. I could be finished.
“Oh, what’s happening here?”
While everyone was troubled, a woman’s voice was heard among them.
Looking up, I saw an elegantly dressed woman in front of me.
However, I couldn’t see her face. She had some kind of mask that concealed it.
“Great job, everyone!”
“G-Great job!”
As soon as the woman appeared, the soldiers bowed to her.
So, she must be someone important from the government.
“Don’t be so rigid. So, what’s happening here?”
“Well, these individuals want to meet the King.”
“However, they’ve been told that without permission, it’s complicated.”
“Oh, you’re… Kyle-san and your party, right?”
“Yes. So, you know my name?”
“Of course. It’s quite well-known. So, you want to see the King, right?”
She said this as she nodded.
“The permission has already been granted. It seems the communication with the guard wasn’t properly done.”
After glancing towards us, she spun on her heels.
“If you wish, I can guide you. Please, follow me.”
“T-Thank you very much.”
I bowed my head in gratitude and followed her.
“Who is she?”
“Who could she be?”
“Well, at least everything turned out fine. Now we will be able to see the King.”
As I said that, I continued walking behind the mysterious woman.
