Carl gave the young man a faint smile and changed the topic. “Bruno, do you know how the final round is going to be conducted? I want to bring two assistants in, but I’m afraid that the guards might not allow me to do so.”
“What a coincidence,” said Bruno as he motioned to the people he had come with. “I’m thinking of bringing a few friends in to widen their horizons too.”
They exchanged smiles and seemed to understand what each other was thinking about.
“Why don’t we walk in together?” suggested Carl.
“Sure.” Bruno did not mind at all.
Both groups merged into one and headed toward the palace entrance. Carl signaled to Hervor and Dorothy to mix themselves among Bruno’s friends and keep a low profile.
They soon arrived at the palace entrance. Several guards blocked their way, so Carl
