Book 2: Chapter 157: Gratitude in the Twilight
Vol 2 Chapter 157: Gratitude in the Twilight
White Cliff City · Royal Palace
In this city built against the mountain, the palace occupied the highest level. The air here was slightly cooler, and one could overlook the entire city from the circular window railings.
The fine white gauze curtains fluttered gently, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow on the polished floor. This was the high tower within the palace, quiet and spacious.
With a creaking sound, someone pushed open the door to this room in the high tower. Then, Princess Mursa, dressed in a black formal gown, led Sylutia inside. Perhaps she shouldn't be called Princess Mursa now, but Queen Mursa. Today, her black dress was supported by a wide hoop skirt, the hem layered with pleated floral ornaments, interspersed with dangling golden threads, making it exceptionally beautiful.
"Tia, this is where I used to live," she said, walking ahead and introducing the place to Sylutia.
"Many countries have this tradition, keeping unmarried princesses in towers to minimize their contact with the outside world."
"High towers are easily set up with isolating magic arrays. Compared to the bustling palace, they also avoid disturbance and prying eyes from others."
"Living here doesn't seem so bad, does it?" Sylutia wore a wide-sleeved robe of star-blue and pure white, its style reminiscent of a wise scholar. The collar was layered, revealing the white inner garment and a glimpse of her neck.