Chapter 163: The End of Mirabelle

Basil was packed to leave before breakfast the next morning. As promised, Adolph only had him stay long enough to eat breakfast and say goodbye. He was surprised that Irene hugged him close.

“You’ve grown so much,” she said before drawing back and grinning, “Looks like there’s some Raymond in there after all.”

He gave her a phantom smile before taking the bag of food from Raven and another hug. Henry clapped him on the shoulder.

“See you soon, Basil.”

Basil didn’t agree, but he accepted their well-wishes and placed the food in his saddlebag. Adolph was the last to bid him goodbye. He pulled him into a tight hug and whispered the same prayer his father had said over him when he went to the border.

Basil looked up at him a bit dazed and Adolph grinned.

“This in no way makes you any less my son,” Adolph said, pulling back and cupping his face. “You have come far, and I am proud of you. I’ll see you soon.”

Basil nodded shakily before mounting his horse and leaving with the escort.

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