Deep in the night, the candles flickered indoors. The attendant maids stood lightly to the side, their eyes watchful of the room's movements.
Seeing me slowly get out of bed, they knelt in unison as if obeying an order, their voices crisp and respectful: "Your Majesty!"
In the silent night, that voice seemed to carry a faint echo, appearing exceptionally solemn.
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