The captive Queen (1)
As promised, the gates were opened at dawn.
The army marched in the city, but I had expressly ordered everyone not to touch anything that belonged to citizens of Polis. It was of my Queen's conditions and her primal wish.
The general marched at the front, followed by his adjutants. I didn't want to be there, as I had a couple of things to do before heading back to Ethiro. There were enough dresses in Kyre, in case my wife accepted to follow me, but none in the capital. It would have been odd if I suddenly ordered many clothes for a woman right before departing from war.
Also, the dresses in Kyre were still too strange for her. They had a style in between Ethiro and Polis.
At least for the first few days, I wanted her to feel at home.
While the city keys were handed to the general, the soldiers invaded the Palace and took all the relevant places. The throne room, my Queen's office, and her chambers.