In one of the palace corridors, Gideon silently followed the king with hands clasped behind his back. He had a hunch about why the young king had requested an audience with him.
Earlier, he had received the imperial order from the king's advisor regarding their mission to control the marauder activities in Sandspear. Truth be told, he and his crew found the mission both fascinating and intriguing. For them, the thrill of uncovering mysteries and embarking on dangerous missions was what made their blood boil with excitement. But his only concern was—his egg.
He didn't want to leave her in the palace, especially after witnessing what transpired during the meal.
"Does Sir Gideon have any objection to carrying out the mission?" Eros asked. He was well aware of what was running through the captain's mind, but had no intention of explaining himself—at least not now.
