The next day.
The sun was high up in the sky when Mikael and Deon went out of their bed chamber-- A typical day in the life of a young royal.
The palace was so peaceful that Mikael felt like their ant colony adventure, with all its thrill and stress and glory, seemed like it happened ages ago.
As they made their way to breakfast, Butler Sebastian informed Deon of his day's schedule.
Apparently, the king had sent out an invitation to Sir Finn and Dame Nora early that morning and the prince was expected to accompany them during their audience with the king later that afternoon.
Deon donned his royal garments and leisurely waited for the appointed time in the castle's throne room.
"I see you're already here, son." The king engaged in small talk as soon as he arrived. He strode toward his seat with a regal gait, his purple cloak swishing majestically in his wake.
