"Yes, My Lord."
Raylo unfastened his armor as he walked up the steps.
Avril came over as well. After several days of roughing it in the wild, the hygiene-conscious woman was anxious to return to the castle for a bath and a change of clothes.
They entered the Lord's Hall.
The castle was as tranquil as ever, and the flames in the fireplace burned brightly.
Upon entering, Moonlight flopped onto the rug by the fireplace and let out a lazy yawn. Beside him, Coal Ball lay in the exact same position.
Sandwiched between them was an even smaller creature.
A small blue cat—it was Lightning, the Thunder Dragon cub Astra had entrusted to Raylo.
Evidently, the little guy had officially become a member of their new family.
But as a newcomer, Lightning was still a bit timid. It huddled up anxiously, trying its best to be inconspicuous.
In just a few days, the little fellow had been completely won over by Moonlight, becoming his number-two underling after Coal Ball.
