"Very well. I have no appointments at the moment, so we may get this done", the Queen stated, her voice soft and firm. "I agree that your presence shall be enough. I  don't see more capable hands in this kingdom in which to lay my life." With these words, Queen Aeliana stepped outside the throne room and into a long corridor. "I always come into the other parts of the palace through this corridor, General. There is another one at the opposite side, but I always use this one, since it is closer to my chambers", the Queen explained.<br/><br/>As they walked, she showed him a series of rooms. A small library where the Queen read and studied an occasional map, a room where fabrics for her dresses - meters and meters of white - were kept, one with several potted plants, and so on. After these, there was a small room with a few comfortable chairs. "This is where I receive the few ladies who come to visit", the Queen explained. After that, she stood in front of a wide white door. "These are my chambers. Is it necessary, General?"