Chapter 41: (Side B) Hero! Summoned! (1)
Arkanis had finally managed to calm down somewhat, though his chest was still tight with panic. His legs were trembling with every step as he followed Princess Zoerina out of the summoning chamber, escorted by armored royal guards whose very presence made him feel smaller than he already was.
The princess led him through halls lined with magnificent arches and columns, banners displaying a gold dragon on a red background swaying slightly from the subtle currents in the air. Everything seemed meticulously maintained, not even a speck of dust daring to 'exist' in this place.
The runners beneath his shoes looked as though they had just been laid down, untouched by the heavy boots of knights who walked them daily. Marble sculptures and decorations gleamed as if polished by unseen hands.
