After Alaric departed, Izaak turned to Magnus, seeking his opinion on whether they should monitor their second brother more closely. "At this point, he's lost all sense of discernment, willing to forsake right for wrong just for Ember," Izaak remarked.
Magnus nodded in agreement. "Yes, I think we should."
Izaak then glanced at Zerah, who was standing quietly in the room. "Fetch Jasper," he commanded. At Magnus's subtle nod, the maidservant began pouring glasses of wine for the two princes.
As Zerah left, Izaak returned his gaze to Magnus. "I thought you would not be bothered about this matter," he remarked.
"Why does Brother Izaak think that I will neglect to see our brother, Alaric, suffer? I do get worried for him," Magnus answered, bringing the cup close to his mouth.
"So, you two are here!" King Esmond's voice reached their ears and the two immediately left their seats to see their father after setting the wine cups on the table.
