We unmounted the camel and walked to the group of people standing by the rock. The Astrana soldiers bowed at the king but the three prisoners gawked since they were not sure what to do.
I was looking at the ground as much as possible. Looking at Victor would only worsen everything.
The king asked all the Astrana soldiers to leave and wait by the horses. He too followed them and sat on a rock far away, looking at the sand dancing to the wind. I was left alone with VIctor and others to 'talk'.
"Your Highness, Is his Majesty wants to banish us?"
"Henry, Merlin... you two are demoted as the palace guards, again," I spoke in a low voice.
"We'll be fine Your Highness," the two chorused.
"Sorry for the trouble I've caused you and thank you for not pointing fingers at me even at the death stage. I'm forever indebted to you guys."
"No no, you were the one who went through so much to save us," Merlin replied.
