They walked into the castle, and Azel felt like it was his first time stepping inside again.
The vast marble halls stretched as far as the eye could see, and he could see the chandeliers once again.
Servants moved quickly through the corridors, carrying trays and documents with their immaculate uniforms.
Barely anything had changed… this place was still the same, even after everyone believed Edna died too… It was still the same.
'It's been over a year since I was last here,' he thought. 'By now, Ira should've been enrolled at the Academy already… But she's still with Naelia doing god knows what.'
He brushed the thought aside. 'Well, let's put that aside for now.'
"Welcome to Star Castle," came a refined voice.
A butler stepped forward and bowed with grace. "I am Head Butler Martinez, and I have been assigned to guide you two to the meeting table."
"Thank you," Mynes said calmly.
Azel simply nodded, following her lead.
