Five

#Chapter25 Five

/"John! I heard the village outside our castle boards had an outside visitor? Is that why you have been asking to see me?/" The Royal guard bowed his head as the King descended down the stairs with his messenger by his said.

/"Yes, your Majestic. I was going to deliver the news to you as soon as I got inside the castle but I was delayed/" The king nodded gesturing him to follow as he walked towards the dining hall.

/"I hope you don't mind my children joining the conversation,/" He said getting a smile from Edward.

/"I see Prince Henry has improved significantly in duels against the men I taught for battle/" The king smiled in pride looking at the shy man sitting beside him.

/"I am proud for that although I wish he would be a bit outspoken/" Henry looked down, twirling his spoon against the bowl.

/"All in good time My King,/" John said and The king motioned for him to take a seat on his right after John.