The sun had set.
The last ray of dusk vanished from the horizon, as if someone hiding behind the mountains had extinguished a lantern.
Daphne was shrouded in the veil of night.
The Royal Palace stood on a hill on the northernmost side of the city, its high position allowing the people of the Royal Capital to gaze up at the magnificent castle whenever they raised their heads.
Wang Xi and Pinocchio had changed into magnificent aristocratic attire, complete with furry, round-crowned hats adorned with peacock feathers.
Both were already striking in appearance, with smooth skin, red lips, and white teeth. Dressed in these outfits, they looked so dashing that no one would believe they weren't nobles.
With Minister Ando and the other two leading the way with oil lamps, their path was completely unobstructed.
Inside the Royal Palace, the Palace Guards on watch and patrol rarely approached to question them, simply offering a salute before moving on.
