Chapter 2: Flower That Could Not Bloom (part 2)

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Once again, Lucia stood in front of those vast gates of the palace. Clenching her fists, she muttered under her breath, "I will find out what happened to you Dahlia, no matter the cost." And moved forward with determination.

Inside the castle courtyard everyone was busy laughing, chatting and without a care roaming. They waited for the inner gates to be opened and begin the festival of Saria.

As soon as the gates opened, everyone excitedly went inside with great haste. Alongside the group of people, Lucia also went in. The main hall was laced with every kind of jewel and a huge chandelier hung above us. The hallways on both sides were so vast and long it took a while to adapt to the view. In the center, were the great stairs that lead to the second floor.

"Wow, this is really amazing..." Lucia silently whispered to herself.