chapter thirty three

Days passed quickly, and a month had already gone by since Lucas and his mother were kidnapped. Lucas had been studying diligently, and his swordsmanship had shown significant improvement. He could now spar with Alfred using a real sword. Additionally, he had been learning various military strategies, the history of Evreux, and different languages spoken in the empire. As Lucas rested on his bed, a knight suddenly barged into his room.

"Someone is waiting for you," the knight said, looking at Lucas. This was the first time Lucas had encountered this particular knight, as he was very familiar with the knights living in the castle.

"Who?" Lucas asked, but the knight remained silent and turned his back to him, signaling for Lucas to follow.

As Lucas followed him, he realized they were headed outside the castle. This was only the second time he had been outside since he was not allowed to leave. In the distance, he saw a carriage from the imperial family, but he was certain it wasn't the