The rest of the journey north went off unremarkably, though that was the best-case scenario for knights and apprentices who were tired of the road and seeking some stability to return to their lives.
The hardest part was going through mountains where freeze was still present, but it wasn't the first time any of the knights or apprentices accompanying Henry had faced such cold conditions. They were all grateful once they reached the other end of the mountains and there was more green than snow.
It caused the newly appointed commander to look forward to the spring. However, winter was going to be important to get used to for the foreseeable future.
He daydreamed about being able to keep the Duke's Tower warm enough for a princess to be able to live comfortably no matter what season it was.
