章 189: Suspicious Servant

King Xavian took one last look at the palace behind him. The towering gates were still and solemn, as though holding their breath for what lay ahead. He took a deep breath, tightening his grip on the reins. A sense of duty and urgency flickered in his gaze as he turned he back, his expression hardened, and he nudged his horse forward.

With a shared determination, Kaelix and the others fell in behind him, and the rhythm of hooves began softly before building into a determined thunder.

Together, they rode with a fierce purpose, leaving the familiar stone paths of the palace behind and heading out toward the unknown.

Palace guards and a few servants who hadn't been assigned to the mission watched them depart, murmuring among themselves as the group disappeared from view.

Near the entrance, a particular female servant, a curious spark in her eyes, approached one of the remaining guards, who stood tall and stoic.