But with the determination to carry that load with me, I continued to walk further.
As we moved on, the chattering of the people inside was audible.
There were not many people outside now, most of them were the maids of the castle.
Soon, we both entered the palace, where a group of well-dressed maids welcomed us.
They were brimming with the aura of modesty, truly fitting for those working for the empire.
We passed by them, heading inside, where all the guests were gathered, each holding a glass of wine or some edible things with them and chatting among them.
But even on them, the clear grouping was visible.
Most of them were nobles, but there were some commoners as well; they were actually free adventurers who were renowned for their strength.
Clearly, they were separated from the nobles, and even among them, their groups were divided.
It did not seem like a gathering at all, where people could get to know each other.
