Thales realized that he had still underestimated the high wall of power.
After he subtly suggested to Maillot and Stowe that perhaps someone should "study" the plan to move to Castle Star Lake, it took less than a week for the rumor that the Duke of Star Lake was about to leave the Royal Capital to spread like wildfire through the streets and alleys of Eternal Star City.
"This isn't good. Even the brothels in Red Lane are gossiping, saying the Prince has grown tired of the girls in the capital and wants to go elsewhere to 'practice with his Longspear.' I don't know how they found out—don't ask me how I know," Golov reported gravely to the Prince upon returning from his leave, while giving a glare to the beside him who stopped himself from speaking further.
