Chapter 560
"Sir!"
The first person to spot Ian as he stepped out of the tavern was the beggar boy. As the boy waved both arms above his head, Mukapa and Lucia’s gazes also turned toward Ian. Ian, stopping by the roadside, gave a slight nod of his chin and looked at Mukapa, who stood below the boy.
"Take care of the guests’ horses and carriage."
"Yes," Mukapa answered immediately. In his left hand, he held the beggar boy’s alms jar.
"See you in a bit, sir!" said the beggar boy.
Lucia passed by Ian, a subtle smile playing behind her mask—proof she had carried out her mission successfully.
Ian gave her a small nod, then turned his head left.
"Take care of the horses and carriage, and bring the young master."
A middle-aged knight on horseback handed his reins to a squire walking beside him as he spoke. As the squire nodded, the knight stood up in his stirrups and leaped down from the saddle.
The middle-aged knight, Brennen, smiled as he walked toward Ian.
"Sir. It is a pleasure to see you again!"
His voice carried as much relief as his smile. As the horses and carriage passed by in front of them, Ian returned the smile lightly.