Side Story Chapter 33

Ruth's shoulders sagged as he watched the white pigeon flap away. While Riftan felt sorry for the mage, he quickly shook off the sentiment. It was not as if he was leaving of his own free will.

He immediately instructed the steward to make the required preparations, after which he informed the knights of the king's message. They deliberated over who would accompany him to Drachium and ultimately decided on Remus Baldo and Elliot Charon. The trio would make the journey as covertly as possible. Though the reason behind the sudden summons was still a mystery, there was certainly no need to announce it to the whole kingdom by marching all the knights to the capital.

The next day, Ursuline Ricaydo came to see Riftan.

"If you encounter any problems, please send word immediately," Ursuline said, his face grave.

Worry was etched across the faces of all the other knights as well.