Chapter 111: Falling Flags
Maximus hugged Alexandra who was trembling out of fear. He was helpless to see her like this. He looked out at the Temple.
«Should I make another visit there?»
He would go and talk to the Priest. And if the Dragon King wants to have a word with him, he can talk with him. No one can hurt his wife. Who cares if it is her father?
With all the fire in them doused by the clouds above the Temple, Alexandra and Maximus got dressed and got down the stairs for lunch. Marcus joined them and Maximus grumbled seeing the boy seated with them.
Sirius offered a mule for Marcus to travel to the Royal City. That boy had walked on foot to reach the stone mansion and he cannot walk back. And the stone mansion didn’t have spare horses but just the mules.
"He can walk," Maximus ordered Marcus as he summoned Ithildin.
"Maximus, my Paladin will travel with me," Alexandra told Maximus. He’s going a little too far with that boy even after she made him her Paladin. He should be respecting her people.
Maximus let out a sigh. He understood her. Although Julius was not always polite with her, she treated him with basic respect because he is his man. He should do the same.
"Get on," Maximus pointed at Ithildin. "He will drop you with the others."
Marcus looked at Alexandra and she nodded. Marcus looked a bit afraid to sit on a flying horse, but Alexandra affirmed to him that Ithildin won’t drop him. Listening to her, Marcus got a little courage, and off they flew.
"So... how are we getting by?" Alexandra looked at Maximus.
It is way after noon and Julius and the legions would be by the gates of the Royal City of Lathlin by now. Returning victorious after a war that spanned for more than half a decade is announced and they will be expecting a hero’s welcome.