This place seems to get bigger every
time I look at it. Are members of the
Council really that important?

“The Council is a body of nobles
which aids in the political
administration of the empire.”

Which means they basically represent
the empire's interests.

Huh, you don't say.

So what about getting inside?

Shall we see if there's a back entrance?

Tough luck. Place is surrounded
by a wall, and there's no gettin'
inside unless ya can clear it.

...?!

Ya won't last long if ya go screamin'
in a spot like this, yer ladyship.

I'm sorry, but who are you?

Whaddya mean? Me and the kid
there are old friends, right pal?

What are you looking at?
I barely know this guy.

Now now, don't be like that.
What about the fun times we
had in jail, Mr. Yuri Lowell?

Huh? I don't remember telling you my name.

See? You're a celebrity, Yuri.
So, what's your name, mister?

Huh? Ah, right...
I suppose Raven
will do for now.

For now, huh...? Who the hell
does this guy think he is?

Well Raven, it's been lovely seeing
you again. Now buzz off.

Aw, come on. Yer tryin' ta get
into the palace, right? You
just leave it up ta old Raven.

Shouldn't we stop him?

Actually, he pulled a trick like this
that helped me get out of the castle.

Really? Well, then maybe
we can trust him.

I'd like to hope so...

Uh, they're coming over here.

B-but why...?

Ooh, wait'll I get my hands
on him! No one uses me as
a diversion!

There she goes again with
the magic. Now what?

Now we go inside, what
else? We just got rid of
the guards and all.

Whoa. Not the front door.
Let's see if we can get in
from the side.