The conversation slowed after that, and although a few more words were exchanged, none of them carried as much weight as what had already been said.
Ethan bowed once more.
"Thank you for your time, Your Majesty," he said.
Queen Lyria gave a slight nod.
"You may leave," she replied.
Ethan did not linger, and he turned around before walking out of the hall while the massive doors behind him closed slowly with a soft sound.
The moment he stepped out of that space, the suppression on his body disappeared, and his power returned instantly, but his expression did not ease because his mind was still occupied.
Carrion led him back quietly, and the journey through the palace felt shorter this time.
.....
Soon, Ethan returned to the guest house.
Hale was already waiting there, and the moment he saw Ethan, he stood up.
"What's going on?" Hale asked, and his brows furrowed.
"Why are you so worried?"
Ethan did not answer immediately, and he walked inside before sitting down slowly.
