He was shocked by the painful wailing of the knights. Only then did he realize what the nightmare that his knights were going through was. He felt saddened and touched at the same time.
It had been about ten months since they left the kingdom. It wasn't such a long time neither was it a short time. This little time was enough for them to create a strong bond among themselves.
He could see that his knights were not only loyal but utmost caring towards him as well. He smiled as he approached the knights and answered in a mild tone " Well, what nonsense are you spouting about? I am here all brimming full of energy."
Despite his thorny words his eyes shone with excitement. His knights were relieved of the pain as soon as they learned of the well being of their prince. The endless nightmar
