Margaret came up to them with a scroll. Upon opening it, Alum was stunned. It was a certificate of ownership with the declared amount in which Laina personally owned.
"Her Highness... Laina had been renting the space of the Royal Vault to hold her wealth, as stipulated here. Rent was paid as well."
She turned back to see Laina for a moment before continuing, "Since we're leaving, the contract has ended. You may have this for safekeeping, should His Majesty ask about it in the future."
"Nyx," Laina called for her.
"Yes?"
Laina took out a sealed envelope from her pocket and handed it to Nyx. It was addressed to Ethan.
"You want me to hand this to the King?" she asked.
Laina shook her head, "Yes, but not now. When the time comes, and he's at his wits end hand him this letter."
