Chapter 165: Meeting Angus and Aramis
Estate of Baron Yanez, Calma
Prince Alaric and his soldiers had taken up temporary residence in one of the grandest mansions in the heart of Calma—a stately manor nestled among ivy-wrapped pillars and sloping courtyards, just a fifteen-minute walk from the bustling town center.
The estate belonged to Baron Yanez, who, upon hearing of Alaric’s arrival, had wasted no time offering his home to the prince. The Baron had long grown weary of the chaos that seemed to haunt the town of Calma and retreated to a quieter town several kilometers away. He had even begun liquidating some of his properties, claiming peace was far more valuable than land.
Alaric had accepted the offer without hesitation. The mansion was a far better alternative to the cramped inn rooms that smelled of damp straw and old ale. His company would remain in Calma until their mission was complete.
In the dim light of the study, Alaric stood near the window, opening a sealed envelope with practiced grace.
"Where is Aramis?" he asked, his voice cool and steady.
Angus, standing nearby, gave a slight bow. "He has yet to return, Your Highness. He was trailing the man who attempted to assassinate you at the House of Mendel earlier today."
On a leather couch across the room, Agilus sat with one boot on the armrest, flipping a dagger between his fingers. His brow furrowed in irritation. "Who would be so bold as to send someone to kill a prince?"
Alaric’s gaze didn’t leave the letter. "Should be the people from the Capital." He raised his head and looked at Angus. "Next time, don’t send Aramis on a mission like that. I specifically ordered him to keep watch over Lara. In secret."
"Lara?" Angus asked, visibly confused.
"Ahem!" Agilus cleared his throat.