Moments afterwards, they finally arrived at the main castle. Another gate could be seen in front of them, this one was smaller than the other gate they had seen earlier.
Another two knights could also been seen as well. 'So this is the true main castle, huh?' Zane stared at the gate with a serious expression.
The knights who were standing besides the gate didn't really approach them anymore, instead, they just opened the gate, letting them inside.
The carriages then started to move forward, going inside the castle. As soon as they headed inside, Zane's eyes lit up once again. Although what he had seen before almost made him lost his breathe.
He still couldn't help but feel amazed once again by the beautiful structure of the castle before him. Even Lyra was no different.
This entire place is actually called Main Castle, Zane just decided to call this part 'True Main Castle' because this is usually where Thaleward's gather up.
The moment they got inside, they were greeted by a spacious place. For some reason, no one could be seen, which is explanatory because this place is the entrance part of the castle.
Sooner after, the carriages came to a stop. In front of Zane was a large castle, with beautiful structure enough to make him stare for an entire day.
Zane and Lyra then got out of the carriage, and as soon as they got out of the carriage, a butler who looked quite old, wearing a suit greeted them, along with the other butlers who looked quite young.
If Zane had to guess, the butler greeting him was probably the leader of the butlers.
"It is an honor to meet you, Zane Thaleward. Please head inside, I will guide you to your room. And don't worry about your belongings, they will be the one to deliver it on your room."
The butler said, as he looked towards the people behind him, wearing the same outfit as him.
Hearing the old butler's words, Zane nodded and said.
"Alright."
Then, they started to get moving. Lyra and Velrath followed Zane as the old butler guided them in their own rooms.
...
Creak!
"How does it look young master?"
Staring at his bedroom, Zane's eyes widened, a smile forming on his face.
The grand bedroom glowed with warm candlelight, casting soft shadows on the richly patterned walls. A towering four-poster bed stood at its heart, draped in heavy curtains and adorned with plush pillows. A golden chandelier hung above, illuminating an ornate rug that stretched across the wooden floor.
By the tall windows, elegant curtains framed a polished desk and chair. A cozy seating area with velvet armchairs and a soft couch rested nearby, while gilded mirrors reflected the room's quiet luxury.
"T-this is my room?!"
Zane exclaimed.
"My, yes it is, young master."
"Isn't that great, Zane?"
Zane looked towards Lyra with a smile, he then replied.
"Ofcourse, it is!"
Zane then hurried inside his bedroom, and jumped into his comfortable bed. He then released a heavy sigh, and closed his eyes.
"Now then, young miss, I shall guide you in your own room."
Hearing the butler's words, Lyra then looked towards Zane and said.
"I'll be off now, Zane."
"Alright."
Watching as the old butler close the door, he then closed his eyes once again. Zane felt tired, however, he still had things he wanted to do.
''I'll sleep later. For now, I gotta do something."
Zane rose up from his bed, he then looked towards Velrath who was sitting in the soft couch.
[Hey, I'll be going somewhere for a while.]
Hearing Zane's words Velrath raised an eyebrow.
[Where?]
[To the library. I can probably find a bunch if Thaleward spell there.]
[Alright, I'll be strolling around then.]
Zane nodded and headed out of the room, outside of his room, a vast hallway greeted him. Making him confused on where he should go.
Zane didn't really know where the library was, since he had never really been in this castle before. So, finding his way there is definitely going to take a while. Well, it wasn't really a problem for him, since he wanted to take a look all around the castle.
Since this was going to be his new home, he wanted to know it better. Although he was kind if skeptical on roaming around the castle thoughtlessly, considering he could meet people he wouldn't want to meet.
But, well. Meeting them is pretty much enivitable, since news about him arriving in the main castle has probably already spread all round the main castle. As in the entire main castle, not just this castle.
He was still hoping to avoid them though, he didn't really want to cause any troubles on his first day here.
After glancing around left and right, he decided to go right, going even deeper in the castle. As he walked around, he scanned every bit of his surroundings, admiring the neatly designed castle, and expensive paintings sticking in the walls.
For some reason, as he walked around, he never really met a single person. Aside from maid and butlers of course. But, still. He expected to meet a bunch if Thaleward's just like himself.
'That's strange, are they all still in the academy? But isn't it required to stop by in the main castle every weekend?'
As the thought entered in his mind, a uniquely shaped window caught his attention. Beyond the window was another large building, with beautiful structure, although it isn't really that comparable to the one Zane is standing in.
'Huh? What's that?'
Looking at the building beyond the window, Zane couldn't help but get curious and got closer to the window. As he got closer to the window, he saw the building much clearly than before, and in that building. Zane could see someone.
"Wait, older sister?!"
"..."
"Why is she on the other side of the building?"
Not only that but, Zane could also see the other Thaleward's in the same building as his sister. All of them in their own bedrooms.
"...Wait, don't tell me I'm the only Thaleward here?!"