Chapter 70: Safe Forest
\Once Princess Ezme departed the tent, Tarah immediately noted the exhaustion etched onto Queen Dana’s face. "I’ll be staying here, Your Majesty. Why don’t you rest for a while?" she suggested.
The older woman nodded appreciatively. "Alright, I’ll excuse myself first then," she gratefully nodded. "Please send word as soon as my son is back."
"I will," Tarah replied politely, offering a reassuring smile.
Taking her place in her usual seat, Tarah simply watched while waiting for Ezekiel to contact her again. While she waited, she seized the opportunity to engage Wizard Lurio in conversation, seeking further advice on refining her teleportation spell.
"You’ve made remarkable progress. Perfecting the spell in such a short time is a testament to your skill, and I have every confidence you’ll refine it even further with practice," Wizard Lurio advised, his tone encouraging.
Tarah nodded enthusiastically in agreement, her smile widening at the prospect. She eagerly anticipated the opportunity to hone her abilities, determined to perfect the spell through diligent practice.
As the sun dipped toward the horizon, Tarah sensed Ezekiel’s call through their bond.
[I’m ready to return, Tarah,] he informed her. [Please tell Wizard Lurio to create the portal to where he sent me before.]
[I’ll relay the message, your Highness,] Tarah responded.