As the men entered the throne hall, Callis and Elis were left in the hallway. The door closed shut, and its thickness ensured that no sound emerged from inside.
Time passed slowly, each second making the wait feel interminable. From standing firmly to leaning against the wall and now pacing back and forth, the Mederian Princess could not hide her anxiousness.
Elis, however, appeared composed as she stood patiently. Of course, that was merely a façade. Inside, various thoughts brewed in her mind, filled with all manner of possibilities. The only thing that allowed her to maintain her calm was Kiev's comforting words before he left. For his sake, she knew she ought not to show her fear.
"God, I can't take it anymore!" Callis's voice suddenly erupted, breaking the oppressive silence in the hallway.
