The days flew by as Damian, Sam, and Einar gradually settled into their new duties; the cousins had left after converting their credits in the capital for their home town. Sam and Einar had also received a new list of rewards same as Damian had and were still thinking on what to choose.
Despite their busy schedules, they still made it a point to meet once a day in Damian's new room at the research facility. The open platform outside his quarters, far less crowded than the bustling marble castle below, offered a peaceful retreat. In the evenings, they gathered there to share stories of their day—how the new training, routines, and following the young princess were progressing.
