Back inside the outer castle gate, a chill imperceptibly seeped up Komer's spine.
The outer castle gate had silently closed at some unknown time, and Komer could clearly see the surprise mixed with a challenging gaze in the depths of his two companions' eyes; it was obvious that this unexpected change had stirred their combat readiness.
Komer felt privately ashamed; it seemed that he, the protagonist, had been overshadowed by the atmosphere since entering the castle, unlike his two more carefree companions. Having stepped through these doors and embarking on this path, there was no longer a need for excessive caution.
At this thought, Komer let go of many concerns in his heart.