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86 Basement Conversation

Garfield’s POV

In the basement of Prince Liam's mansion, I'm silently running my fingers over the longsword hanging on the wall. Memories of the good old days flood my mind, like they happened just yesterday. But the cold touch of the scabbard reminds me mercilessly that it's all gone, just like the sword's owner, who will never smile at me again.

"You're here, good," a female voice interrupts my reminiscing. I turn to face Maria, feeling another surge of disgust towards this woman.

But Maria seems oblivious to my disdain. Standing arrogantly on the steps leading down to the basement, she seems to derive some false confidence and control from her elevated position.

"I want to talk to you about what happened at the castle today, regarding your treatment of Prince Chris..."

"We do need to talk, Maria," I cut her off icily, seizing control of the conversation. "But not about those trivial matters."