Steve drove at top speed to the palace. If it was possible for him to use some mysterious magical power to get to the palace instantly, he sure would have done that just to get to the palace in the shortest time possible.

Getting to the palace, he didn't wait to shut the door of his car before dashing into the palace. He was on his way to the inner court, where his father was having a meeting with some council members, when he heard his name.

“Steve?” Beta Richard called as soon as he ...