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2024-10-29 19:42:56Vana's POV
Jerome and I were called in by King Gregory—Gregory—after Ms. Angela arrived at the dining hall. Her expression did not give any indication to us, not showing a hint of what transpired behind the close doors of the lounge room.
“Would you tell His Majesty about what we’ve learned?” Jerome asked as we make our way to the lounge room.
“I don’t think its safe to do yet. Not in this environment,” I mumbled, eyes darting at my surrounding. “And that’s supposed to be Gregory, remember?”
“Cut me some slack, it’s not easy to call a kingdom’s king by their name,” Jerome grunted. “What will you tell him?” he wondered.
I glanced up at Jerome. “That we’re joining,” I muttered, a small smile plastered on my face. Jerome sighed, his eyes flickering back at mine with determination.
I knocked at the door before entering the room, greet
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