It was a hot day, the sun was shining in the sky and a light breeze refreshed Edmond from the heat.
He had ridden for many days, but finally he was in front of the Imperial palace.
He approached a guard to be able to introduce himself:
Good morning sir, my name is Edmond Dantès and I'm here at the invitation of Her Majesty the Imperial Consort to begin my duties as Chief Health Officer of the Empire.
