Bk 3: Ch– 182 Harshness of life(pt-2)

Darce came out of the dungeon and signalled one of the guard knights to bring his horse. Their area was partially covered in ice. It was too cold for anyone to be out. He pulled his thick fur cloak closer as he mounted the horse. The guard stood waiting for his orders. Darce watched the scene in front of him for a moment as two more knights arrived on horseback to accompany him.

“Make sure no one enters without my knowledge.” The guard bowed to him as he stepped aside.

“Yes, your Highness.” Darce, however, did not acknowledge the gesture much as he had more pressing things in his mind to reach the castle fast. He has been delayed too much.

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The castle was moving as usual. Everyone was working well except for Silver, who was nagging her patient in the room. “Your Highness, this is serious; it is already blue with a bruise.”