30

It was busy in the entire Palace. Everything had been completed and the guests were slowly arriving. Meals and drinks were available and placed on every table. The drummers and players had taken their spots and began the feast already. Mathias was anxious. He watched how everyone laughed and cheered drunkenly. Only if they knew at what expense they had this respite, they would be sober. “Are you dressed already, Right Hand?” The Head Maid asked, coming to stand in line with him as she also kept her gaze on the people.

Mathias cast a glance at her and shook his head with a sigh escaping through his nostrils. “His Majesty is dressing. I needed to make sure everywhere is safe for him.” He replied.

She nodded in agreement and said nothing as they watched. She has been in this palace way even him but what their eyes have seen and their ears have heard was a story for another day.

“Do you think this…” Mathias trailed off. The Head Maid cut him a glance and she managed to smile a bit.

“Ri