The moment they both said the same name, at the same time, both Rex and Markus began to laugh, once it had subsided, Rex was first to ask, “So why did you think of her?” “Well, believe it or not, she would be a perfect travelling companion” Markus said with a smile. “Why do you say that? The only thing I can think of is she can fight, I’ve witnessed that myself” Rex added in with a chuckle, reminiscing the time Lacey and Minet had fought. “Yes, there is that, Lacey and Minet have been equal in combat for many years, she can be quite well-spoken, she is also quite intelligent” Markus said. “I don’t know about intelligent, I know she is pushy and tries hard to get what she wants, I also did hear she grew up around nobility so knowing her way around people does not surprise me.” “Knowing what you want, and knowing the way to make that happen is a good trait to have, especially when you are searching for something and asking someone who may not want to give it away without getting som

“Since you sent someone to invite me personally, I wouldn’t dare deny such hospitality” Rex replied, putting on a smile and making his way towards the head of the large table where lord Barbun was sitting. “You honour me” Barbun replied, standing from his seat and bowing to Rex, the whole room following suit, once he had straightened his back, he leant his arm out, pointing to a spot next to him, “get a chair brought over for the prince and his date…ah miss Minet, it pleases me to see you have come with his majesty, you can bear witness to greatness” he added in, leering at Minet and allowing his hand to float around the room. “I have already witnessed greatness, in the palace with prince Rex and his father, this doesn’t even compare to such a sight” Minet retorted, casually glancing around the room, feigning disinterest. “Well…none can compare to the greatness of the royal family…I myself have witnessed the prince perform magic that impressed grandmaster Percus, you are right…for o

“I don’t even know where Eric is going to be bringing the mead, so we are going to just walk around aimlessly until we find him?” Rex said after a short time of Minet leading him through the palace grounds. “Hardly” Minet replied softly with a head shake and smile, “you should be smart enough to realize the northern gate is the closest to the merchant section of town, if I was to bring something here, I would take the shortest route possible.” “F**k me, I can’t believe I didn’t think of that, today has been a long draining day for me” Rex replied, slapping his forehead, he had already been through the gate earlier, headed toward the merchant district. “Well how about we start with the mead, a bath and see where the night leads” Minet chuckled, giggling louder seeing Rex’s face had begun to turn scarlet. Luckily for Rex, who could not think of anything to say at that moment, they arrived close enough to the gate to hear a familiar voice, “I have been requested to bring this to the p

“Wow do I feel like crap.” “Uhh me too.” “Why are you holding my arm Minet? F**king weirdo.” “Don’t shout.” “Morning ladies” Rex called out, getting quickly silenced by all the women at once. “Don’t yell” they chorused, each one groaning at Rex’s loud voice, Lizz also covering her ears. “I feel great, I don’t know what you all are whining about” Rex chuckled as he opened a curtain letting the morning sun into the room, stifling a laugh seeing the women all recoil into the shade of various objects like Marcia hiding her face into the couch, Minet and Lacey shoved each other trying to cover their faces into the floor space behind another couch, Lizz covering her face with the pillow she slept with. “Why do you have to be an arsehole?” Marcia groaned, using her hand to cover her eyes while talking to Rex. “I’ll get someone to bring you all some breakfast while you’re all hiding away from the sun like mushrooms” he continued to say, closing the curtains once more. “Thank f**k for

“Well that is…surprising” Daniel said, his eyes still round in shock, “This bird has been a pain in the ass for weeks, you come here and after mere minutes it is eating from your hand.” “I have a little experience with another that has taught me a thing or two” Rex smiled, seeing the skylark still eagerly devouring the food he had brought. “Now you have a skylark, what are you going to do with it?” Daniel asked, leaning in close to Rex, he whispered, “I am glad to not have to destroy such a noble creature.” “I have an idea” Rex replied, “One other issue, getting it to follow me.” “I have a collar and chain if you need” Daniel replied after thinking for a few moments. “I don’t think that will help my cause” Rex said, looking at the skylark and how skittish it already was, he knew they were intelligent birds and would know what he was doing if he tried to chain and leash the bird. “I don’t have any further ideas, I’m sorry my prince” Daniel said, dipping his head, a little ashamed.