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Richbane, too, absorbed the gravity of the revelation, his concern now mingling with a flicker of understanding. The tensions between the two families had evidently simmered beneath the surface for some time, reaching a boiling point with the audacious attack on the prince's carriage.

Aragon's mind swirled with questions, but he remained attentive, waiting for Osalde to continue. The pieces of the puzzle were starting to come together, and the true nature of the conflict between their families was slowly unraveling before his eyes.

Osalde's gaze fell upon Aragon, a mixture of admiration and expectation in his eyes. "You, Aragon, by striking down those who dared to confront the prince, have made a bold statement. You have shown them that our family will not be cowed and that we will defend our own. But beware, young one, for your actions today may have set in motion a chain of events with consequences beyond our control."