His Highness, King Charles IV, could hardly contain his happiness after witnessing Duncan's shameful defeat earlier. He hoped that the child would come to his senses and become a better person after suffering a loss from Blake.
When Duncan recovered, he marched out of the palace, bringing his warriors with him, without even informing the King. The guards just let him be.
The banquet resumed, and people's spirits brightened. With a bandage on his shoulder, Blake ate in silence as the joyous music erupted in the hall. The king noticed him; he leaned to his butler and ordered. His butler walked towards Blake.
"Sir, His Highness requests your presence. He wants to talk to you privately," he whispered in his ear. Blake excused himself and used the napkin on his lap to wipe his mouth. Josea g
