Persevere Now Succeed Later
The next day, Lucius woke up feeling a bit groggy, but it was nothing that he couldn't handle. He had ended up spending extra time in making the spell matrix for the mark of obedience and had even asked for dinner to be delivered to his room directly.
Neta was the one who would serve him in the absence and Lucius had already told Kiana about him and the mark of obedience that he had as well. Lucius himself didn't really have any particular orders for Neta as of now and was just content with having a person that was unable to betray him, serve him.
Lucius knew how important it was to have loyal people close to you, whether they be your important soldiers or servants. Assassinations were common in the higher circles of power and the attack could come from anywhere, whether it be in the open or in secret.
~step~step~step~
Lucius walked down the stairs as the sound of his steps echoed through the stairwell.