Return To The Capital

There were a couple of reasons behind my departure.

One was obviously the high tension that was going on among everyone. The atmosphere of distrust was heavy, and even though I had rendered an apology, that simply wouldn't suffice at this point.

'I would have to reconnect with them on an emotional level. Unfortunately, there's no time for that now.'

The best thing I could currently do was give everyone some space. If I removed myself from the equation, the heavy atmosphere would lighten—if only a little. Besides…

… I had other reasons.

'The Netherlore Family trial should be concluding. I'll get to see Maria soon, then…' I had no idea why my heart was racing in excitement.

Or perhaps I did, but simply chose to feign ignorance.

'In any case, I'll need to speak with Elrich Lendertwale, as well as the king. Things have gotten too serious not to include them.'