The Duke's arrival shocked Hex a lot.
'I thought he supported the royals. Or did he change his mind?'The Duke's desired Grindeston. And Hex would never give up on the town without a fight. This made them enemies even without confronting each other.
'Come to think of it, he didn't obstruct or ambush me. He might still be after the town but he might disdain using underhanded methods.'
Hex sensed more people dropping from the sky. He looked up and saw a group slide down the ropes hanging from the sides of the construct.
At the same time, the underlings of the royals had recovered from their shock. The High Oracle looked livid."Tauriel! How do you dare attack the King?! Have you forgotten it was His Majesty who increased your noble rank?"Her hysterical screams turned shrill toward the end.
