Chapter 153: Escaped Again
"Why do you not believe the magician’s story?" Ferdinand asked once they have settled down with tea in his office.
They were talking about work so it was where Alwin brought them.
"As I’ve said before, he looks too calm for someone who’s about to be executed. He looks like he lied about the story he told us too. It cannot be proven since the elders he said to have seen him before were already dead. If he did lie, even if we execute him, we would be left in the dark about what was truly going on. What if he had allies he was hiding? They may cause harm to the Safirans again," Arabella explained.
[She’s looking out for everyone. She cares so much to even be observant and wary of the magician even though he’s already getting executed. She’s already thinking of the future.] Ferdinand smiled slightly.
’I just don’t want more problems in the future after everything that was done and prepared to help Safiro recover. They had suffered more than enough too. They should be allowed to live a better life now.’
"That’s right. I was also worried he might have comrades. We left Arno since his allies may attack to try and save him."
Ferdinand revealed that they purposely made the guard lax in Arno during the trial and execution so Hayden’s allies may enter.
"What?! Then what about the other people in Arno? What if they got wrapped up in it too?" Arabella frowned.
"Please be rest assured. Alwin and the other magicians will take care of it. I didn’t bring a lot of knights in Arno so they would think we have let our guard down and believed Hayden’s story."
"Right. The magicians are there," Arabella sighed in relief, relieved that Hayden was not used as bait regardless of the safety of the people.
’Wait. When did they have the time to plan this? I didn’t even hear about it in anyone’s thoughts.’ But then again, everyone had the time to talk about it once she returned to the palace during the night.