Sand's request

Could Sand really send someone to invite him over?

Thor pondered. "It seems Sand isn't entirely a puppet here, after all."

Kate, who had been flicking her tail in the water tank nearby, suddenly surfaced. "Take me with you."

Floco had taken over Kate's body again.

Thor nodded, but he was already thinking that once this was over, he would have to find a way to get Kate out of the mermaid's body.

Floco had been taking over rather often, and it would harm Kate's body and mind.

Thor didn't want this soul, who could easily adapt to the bodies of all kinds of species, to wear out so soon.

He brought the mermaid along, draped a cloak over him, then led him along with Levitation Spell.

This time, they took a carriage to the Palace where Sand lived, and Thor finally got a good look at the surrounding area.

The Royal Palace of Eternal Night wasn't known for its splendor, but its Palaces were immense, and its roads were broad. It was as if only such majestic architecture could reflect the exalted status of the royal family.

The Palace where Thor was staying temporarily stood in the northwest corner of the Royal Palace, while the Eternal Night Emperor's Palace was in the southwest corner.

It was obvious that neither Thor nor Sand was at the political center of Eternal Night.

After getting out of the carriage, Thor followed a servant's directions through the central arched gate. Looking up, he saw only a long, vaulted corridor.

"Beyond this passage is the chamber where His Majesty resides. Please proceed on your own from here, Lord Thor."

The servant bowed respectfully, then stepped back to the carriage. "I'll wait for you here."

Leading the mermaid as if he were a balloon, Thor