"Will they be alright?" Claudia couldn't help but ask as she paced back and forth outside a metal door.
A few meters beside her, Roland stood with an expressionless look on his face.
"I mean, this is dangerous. Anything could go wrong and…"
Claudia trailed off as she seemed to realize something, only to turn to face Roland who met her gaze calmly.
"... Am I right to be worried?" Claudia asked.
Roland remained silent for a moment before nodding. "Sire believed that the Dark Lord would be the one to save Krobridge from disaster. He gave his life for that belief so I will do the same."
"..." Claudia bit down on her lower lip as her eyes turned wet. "How were his last moments?"
"I left him before I could see it…"
"... I see."
"But he was glad you were safe. Up until I left, all I saw was gratitude and hope with the scholarly air he always had taking on an even greater presence."
"Dad…"
"My lady, if I may?"
