"I will be glad to work together with Your Majesty," Aureus replied.
"You can stay in the palace till then," Drayce offered despite knowing there was no need, as in his eagle form, his pet Dusk would always be in the palace premises anyway.
"Thank you so much, Your Majesty, but I shall refuse your kindness. I have my place. I will simply come when you need my presence," Aureus replied, his tone implying that he's about to excuse himself.
Jasper then stepped in to escort him out. "I am the King's aide. Allow me to lead you out. Where do you stay exactly, Mister Aureus? I shall have a carriage arranged for you, and I'll have one messenger be placed by your side."
But the young man with golden hair shook his head. "I live in a cave at the top of one of the mountains on the northern side of the capital. Your arrangements would be inconvenient and unnecessary."
