Somewhere within the vast imperial palace's garden...
"What do you mean I can't see him today?!" Serafina's voice rose sharply through the corridor, unable to suppress her anger any longer. "Today is the designated visitation day, and I have more than enough points to spend!!"
The people passing nearby instinctively glanced toward her before quickly looking away again.
At this moment, Serafina's face was nearly red from frustration and the sheer length of the argument. She had already spent a considerable amount of time trying to reason with the guards and officials responsible for regulating access, yet every response she received remained cold, repetitive, and completely unmoved.
It had been a very long time since Serafina first noticed the Silent Emperor wandering throughout the palace halls.
At the time, she paid him no real attention.
