A gleeful gasp and a few relieved sighs could be heard among the gatekeepers when the vague silhouette of the large feline beast appeared in the distance, and they quickly confirmed that the Queen and her husband were in fact the ones riding it.
The ever-present distinctive armor that the Commander wore shone under the bright sun's rays as he steered the beast toward the fortress at a calm but firm pace. A bearded man could also be seen walking silently by them, followed by a timid young stranger a few steps behind.
With a loud creak, the heavy doors had barely opened up for them, letting the group of newcomers in. The warrior was just helping Souna dismount and place the children they carried into the arms of the two maids that had dutifully hurried towards them as soon as they'd set a
