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Chapter 166: Monster, Part 3

Korin slid off his lap and climbed out of bed, shooting Telmé a shy smile before he darted across the room to the door and pulled it open. "Captain Dagfinn."

Telmé watched as Dagfinn stepped further into the room. So he'd been promoted to Captain. His eyes swirled bright gray with impatience, faint touches of brown for irritation. "Priest—" He stopped as he saw Telmé was awake, eyes widening, going purple with surprise. "Highness! You're—it is good to see you awake. Your father will be pleased."

"I have no doubt His Majesty will be pleased that he can finally take me to task," Telmé replied. "Did you need something, Captain?"

"Priest Korin—"

"I believe the correct form of address is High Priest," Telmé said. "Unless he has been removed from that position?"

"N-No, Highness," Dagfinn said. "But he is only—"