Putting on a proper ceremonial suit, Leon arrived at the stone fortress guarded heavily by soldiers.
After listening to a brief explanation of courtly etiquette from the palace attendant, Leon followed the instructions and stepped into the carpet-laid hall.
Sunlight poured in through the carved petal-shaped skylight, illuminating Lydwen III, seated at the upper dais in half-armor and ornate robes, surrounded by radiant golden light.
In the throne hall, only the Royal Forbidden Guard positioned at both sides and the King himself were present.
Leon walked to the proper position and performed his ceremonial bow to the Old Dragon who had ruled Orland for over a decade.
Having lost his left hand, he could no longer perform the customary chest salute; instead, he placed his right hand horizontally across his chest as a substitute.
