"We all know how things like that go... But don't worry, father, we will come up with either some heroic story about you standing up to an assassin from another kingdom to protect your dearest wife. Or maybe a tearful one about a long fight with a serious illness that you were too proud to talk about and her taking her life from despair after losing you. You know. The usual. Either way, do not be afraid ā your beloved wife will be joining you. Whether she actually wants it or not."
Horeo sighed and raised his hand, waving it around nonchalantly, speaking in a heartwarming voice while the orbs of golden light appeared one after the other around him, all ready to strike at his command.
Everyone's eyes were literally glued to him, as despite his lighthearted tone and manners ā or maybe because of them ā his words were as grave as they could get.
