Three carriages moved one after another across a stretched-out black metallic bridge that connected the mainland to a massive, sky-touching white limestone castle that stood in the center.
Each carriage had the same patterns and size, marked with a large golden crest resembling a thorny crown with a golden eye at the top.
House Valentine's carriage entered Liora Castle. The moon above gleamed with a white shine, casting the shadow of the huge structure to the left.
The guards stationed at the gates straightened instantly when they spotted the Valentine crest. The carriage halted at the entrance, and the door opened as Leon stepped out.
Leon adjusted his neckband, rested one hand on Moonblade's hilt, then fixed his coat collar before looking forward.
He ran his eyes over the towering castle and could not help but admire its architecture. Under the moonlight, the white castle appeared even more astonishing.
It was the very definition of monumental beauty beyond comparison.
