In the quiet prison, Kohen and Miranda stared at the newcomer with complicated expressions.
"You? The Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Department?"
The prince was shocked. He thought of the Black Prophet, and then of Kessel.
Still in shock, Thales breathed while he scrutinized the newcomer, Raphael. Those peculiar red eyes made him feel a little unsettled.
Little Rascal pressed close to Thales' back, only daring to show half of her face.
Raphael was also carefully observing Thales.
'Compared to the time in the Hall of Stars...' Raphael smiled a little. '...he seems to have grown quite a bit."
The next moment, Raphael suddenly stood up. Thales was taken aback.
"Come in," Raphael said flatly, "It's safe now. My people will keep watch."
Thales froze. But at that moment, the thick door that separated the inside and outside of the prison was opened once more.
