So those religious figures, they always speak in such a mysterious way, making it quite headache-inducing at times.
Lost in chaotic thoughts, Fang Hong only realized he had arrived at the Royal Palace area with the crowd when he came to—naturally, as Aleph mentioned, it was the outer area of the palace. After passing through the three guarded inner city gates, there was a rather spacious square behind them.
A royal garden surrounded by palm groves, low shrubs, and streams glimmering from afar led to an open meadow, at the center of which was a large unlit bonfire.
Further away, beyond the palm groves on a mound, was the Forbidden Palace of Istania, where a white high platform was erected. It was said that soon the King of Sand and his consorts and children would appear there. Fang Hong instinctively glanced around, unsure if Aleph was there, but assumed he must be busy today and wouldn't show up, right?
