The vigilance of the guard was unceasing. He kept a keen eye on everything that was in his line of sight and everything on either side of him. The only thing he hadn't noticed was behind him. A tiny luminous speck hid in the shadows behind him. Then the guard heard a loud banging noise. He suddenly knew there was a hindrance in the perimeter of the palace. It gave him a sudden pang of consternation as he realized her was the only guard on duty in that specific region of the palace.
