Royal Palace
"Your Majesty, there is a message from the eastern border," the eunuch who received the message announced as he entered the king's study.
When the king heard this, he immediately asked the eunuch to bring the paper over.
He opened it and read through it. Upon seeing that the prince had been successfully rescued, he felt relieved. Walter had also sincerely reported on the prince's injuries, including the fact that he had narrowly escaped a stab to the heart.
Reading this message, the king was very glad. He felt more and more satisfied with his decision. He knew that his son had survived the attack this time only because Anastasia's favor had been borrowed.
When he reached the part where the prince mentioned his intention to stay back and investigate the mine, the king rejected the idea immediately. He wanted Prince Edward to return as soon as possible so that his fate could be tied to Anastasia's, preserving him from the wrath of heaven.
