After the brief tear-inducing scene, Basil, Iliana, and Ione bade their farewell, then left the Magic Institute. Not many words were exchanged between them; even Lawson merely gave Basil an understanding look and a light nod.
There was no word exchanged either between the three people. It was as if there was a silent agreement to not talk anything about what had happened in the hall.
As they sat in the carriage, Basil was recalling the things Lawson had said to him.
–I knew your father well ... Halton was a Viscount that was admired by all of his subordinates. He was an outstanding Knight, who had many Mage friends.
–We had discussed many things about the battlefield; he was an insightful young man who had left a memorable impression on me. Many people mourned for his "fall," and I was one of the many.
Other than the more detailed story about his father's trial, Lawson had also told him how sorry he was.
