Chapter 126

Cedric could tell immediately that something was amiss. Markus's expression was uncharacteristically stern, and Fiona's sidelong glance was filled with meaning. Cedric's stomach dropped - had he upset the king, and through that, his friend?

"I did my best," Cedric said, his voice faltering slightly. "I'm sorry if I caused any trouble."

"Trouble?" Markus said, his tone harsh. "You have no idea what you've done."

Cedric walked towards Markus, but he found himself at a loss for words. He wanted to believe that Markus was as determined as ever, but he couldn't find the right thing to say.

Cedric wondered if he was to blame for what had happened, but then he remembered that Markus had spoken to the king before he had sent Cedric on his mission. He couldn't shake the feeling that he was somehow being used, that this mission was meant to keep him out of something.

Markus had manipulated Cedric, sending him on a mission that was doomed to fail. He didn't care about how Cedric felt, only about
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