30 The Unworthy (1/2)

”I have a meeting with Lord Gerard after lunch. We will visit a few places as well after the meeting gets over,” Alexander was hopeful and looking forward to the meeting and the visit.

Today was the most important day. If the plan will be a success, then it would be easier for Alexander to find the lost key to his vault full of secrets.

Later in the evening, Lord Gerard had invited Lord Alexander for a palace tour and a brief meeting with the councilmen. Lord Gerard had a separate council apart from the central one as the Land of Ostbarrow was responsible for the management of trades all across the four provinces.

Sharp at four in the evening, Alexander climbed down to the first floor towards Lord Gerard's study.

Knocking the brass coated door thrice, Alexander heard Lord Gerard say,

”Get in.”

The door creaked when he pushed it open.

”Good evening, Lord Gerard.” his face broke into a gentle smile.

”Good evening, Lord Alexander. Have a seat, there's one paper left where I need to sign.”Gerard's sounded apologetic.

”No worries, I shall wait.” Alexander smiled.

”Umm... done! Let's go,” Gerard quickly assembled the scattered papers on his desk into a huge pile.

He quickly grabbed his coat hanging on his chair, taking long strides he walked towards the door. He stopped suddenly, realizing he left Alexander behind.

”Oh sorry, haha. I'm too excited.” Gerard laughed.

”It's fine, let's go!” Alexander laughed as well.

Both walked through the vast corridor. They climbed up to the terrace which was more four floors above. Breathing in the fresh air,

”Do you know how old this palace is, Alexander?” Gerard asked, his hands were warmly secured in the coat pockets.

”Definitely older than me,” Alexander spoke while looking at the view in front of him.

”It must be like a few hundred years old?”

”A few hundred thousand years,”Gerard looked at Alexander as he spoke.

”It's ancient,” Alexander bent down to pick up a dry maple leaf.