C12 This Night Is Cold In The Kingdom..

Someone silently knocked on the door.

River opened it and saw a maid that he'd never seen before.

''Her majesty is asking for your audience.''

''Her majesty?''

River was surprised.

River quickly put his black cloak on and followed the maid.

''You're finally here.''

The empress spoke in a calm voice.

When River walked into her chambers, he saw Raiden already standing next to his mother