At the very center of the royal capital lay an enormous lake.
The lake was crystal clear, and sunlight glimmered across its surface, making it seem as though it were draped in a veil of gold, dazzlingly radiant.
Ripples occasionally spread across it, creating one pleasing sight after another.
At the center of the lake was something like an island.
There, Chalk Castle rose from the ground, standing upon it at the very heart of the lake, separated from the mainland. Only a massive stone bridge connected it to the shore, stretching over the water as the sole path to Chalk Castle.
"Wow."
Lumya and Merika were so stunned by the sight that they could barely speak, their eyes sparkling.
"This really is..."
Even Shien could not help but marvel. One could only imagine how beautiful the view was.
People arrived from every direction and gathered before the bridge. After being inspected by the Knights stationed there, they entered the bridge one by one and headed toward Chalk Castle.
It was an incomparably magnificent sight. If it were a tourist attraction, it would definitely be wildly popular.
No, it was already wildly popular.
The proof was that more and more people were arriving from all directions, including nobles in carriages and fully armed adventurers. The place was exceptionally lively.
Vivian led everyone there, and after a brief inspection by the Knights at the bridge entrance, they stepped onto the bridge.
"See that?" Vivian asked as she led the way and pointed at Chalk Castle on the island. "That is the royal palace."
The royal palace of the Kingdom of Mithra stood on the lake at the center of the royal capital, and this single bridge was the only way to reach it.
There was no doubt that this was the