Damien didn't return to the palace with Horacio. He was already on his way to the next stop in his combat circuit.
But if he had, he would've had a great time.
After all, even if Damien informed people that he would come, they still couldn't believe their eyes when a Foreign Noble walked into their palace and kneeled, declaring himself a follower.
It was truly incredulity across the board. From the highest members to the lowest, the reactions of everyone in the palace were right about the same.
For the most part.
There were, of course, the people who never doubted Damien's power, those who believed that if Damien said he could do it, it was possible.
Included in that group were the four women who held more faith in Damien than anyone else.
His wives.
