After Dylan was taken away, Magnus shifted his gaze at Rubin. "Are you satisfied now? Dylan will face consequences once he's brought to the capital," Magnus declared.
"Let's not jump to conclusions, Brother," Izaak interjected, rising from his seat. Turning to Rubin, he revealed, "Our father, the King, shares a close bond with Dylan. There's a chance he may escape severe punishment." With that, Izaak vanished from the room.
Rubin turned to Magnus, seeking confirmation, "Is that true, Your Highness?"
"I believe my brother was jesting. Our father wouldn't be unjust to you," Magnus reassured Rubin, though uncertainty lingered in his words.
"Rubin, trust in my husband's word," Alora chimed in, her touch comforting as she placed her hand on his arm, her gaze brimming with affection for Magnus. "Prince Magnus keeps his promises. You can rely on him. He's proven it to me countless times," she affirmed.
