Somewhere in the Far Western Regions of the Russian Empire, on a chilly and gloomy winter's evening in the year of 1901. It was warm and comfortable inside a refined noble's castle, a far cry from the destitute peasants and busy artisans outside. Russian guards patrolled along the halls whilst nobility strolled through the corridors, while some conversed in the royal lounge. A maid was seen serving honey cookies and tea to the visitors before turning to leave with an off-putting yet innocent smile.

"Zaskakujący... It has been a long time since we had guests..."

The maid muttered in a tone so faint that nobody could hear anything she said. The maid then gave out a relaxed sigh and proceeded on onto the next corridor, comfortably dusting and cleaning all of the various pieces of furniture in the hallway.