"We need to get to the castle today. Alistair, I need Apheles' help." I informed them after breakfast. Alistair's mood seemed to have lightened. She chatted heartily with Emiliar while cooking. Well, Emiliar has that skill. Besides, it was a full house in the kitchen. Claire and Emiliar had enough gossips to take anyone's mind off his problems. The group dispersed to pack their belongings and prepare the horses leaving Alistair and I in the living room.

Alistair walked to a window, made her usual whistling noise in the air while I wrote a note to the Army head.

"We are on our way to the castle. We'll stay at...