Chapter 14

By evening, the knights flocked to the castle to see Maxi. She was dining with the other mages when Ursuline Ricaydo strode into the dining hall, accompanied by Ulyseon. She greeted them with an awkward smile as they approached.

From Ursuline's grave expression, Maxi surmised that he had already heard about her impending journey to the Plateau. Ignoring the mages' curious gazes, Ursuline stopped before Maxi and executed a respectful bow.

"My lady. It has been too long."

Maxi gulped her mouthful of food and nervously mumbled, "I-Indeed, Sir Ursuline."

Why did it have to be him? Of all the knights, he was the one she was most uncomfortable around. She glanced at the door. Explaining the circumstances to Hebaron or Gabel would be easier. Unfortunately, the only knights in the room she recognized were Ulyseon and Remus Baldo.

"Rovar has briefed me on the situation. It appears you have gotten yourself involved in another perilous endeavor."