Chapter 116: An unaware, injured man
"Well my Lord, while you were away Lady Fiona spent most of her time in her study. A few visitors came by for her, including a messenger from the royal family, but no one knows what was exchanged." Cass nodded. "Lord Ridgewood remained mostly to himself, visiting the library and the training area as he normally does. Draken...had his spar with me, and then took off into the forest. He only arrived back into civilization the day you awoke." That also made sense, and matched with what Draken had told him himself.
"So he picked a fight with you as soon as I was unable to argue with him about it?" Cass asked and Sir Forsythe laughed weakly, but Cass knew that was the case. He grumbled. "That damn man." Byron snorted, slamming his hand over his mouth while Sam remained beside him.
"Would you like a sip of your tea, my Lord?" Sam offered and Cass nodded. Sir Forsythe paused, waiting for Cass to take his sip of tea, and Cass almost wanted to laugh. This was so much easier compared to when Draken tried to help him drink tea. Sam was an expert, after all.
Sam was even a little proud, and Cass could tell that they were having a similar, if not exactly the same kind of thought. Draken would have thrown a fit if he knew that both of them were criticizing him.
"Thank you, Sam." Cass thanked him, and Sam smiled, dipping his head while Cass turned his attention back to Sir Forsythe. He inclined his head, before speaking again.
"While it wasn’t right after you went into seclusion, it was a rather quick time after that. I...saved the most interesting news for last." Sir Forsythe hesitated, before he began. "Lord Vespertine and Lady Ava have been arguing non stop since you’ve gone into seclusion. The arguments have sometimes been behind closed doors, while it appears that Lady Ava for the most part likes to have these elaborate arguments where everyone can hear her." That appeared to be a personal opinion, but Cass didn’t mind.
So far, most of his people have been able to keep their biases from their reports. Once or twice wasn’t an issue for Cass, and given the stakes that were probably involved, Sir Forsythe had a reason to express himself.
Cass could feel his eyes sparkling at Sir Forsythe’s words. Damn it, he loved drama.
"Is that true? What have they been arguing about?" Cass was so excited. More about the gossip then the actual repercussions this could have on the hero party.