Damian walked out of the palace with Shin following closely behind him, while William and several royal guards trailed after them.
The moment they stepped into the open courtyard, Damian noticed three familiar figures waiting near the royal carriage. Racheal, Hazel, and Ruby stood together, their expressions carrying a mixture of anxiety and anticipation.
The moment they saw him, their eyes immediately moved toward his bandaged right arm. Unlike the last time they had seen him, however, the arm was no longer hanging uselessly at his side. He could move it now, and although the bandages still covered the wounds, there was a noticeable difference in his condition.
Hazel was the first to lower her head. "Sire... It's been a while. It's nice to know you are doing well."
Racheal and Ruby followed her lead, bowing respectfully before raising their eyes toward him again.
