Chapter 41 - 7.3 : Display and Exhibition
Al finally returned home.
Servants bustled about in the usual rhythm of a large household, but none dared to interrupt him. Without a word, he headed straight to his room—the one left untouched for the past three days.
As he opened the door, a wave of cool air and the familiar scent of his bed welcomed him. A little dusty, but it didn’t matter.
"Ahhh... finally," Al murmured as he threw himself onto the bed.
"The best place in the world..."
He rolled over, burying his face in the pillow.
"Real sleep... after years of wandering... this is paradise..."
But the dream only lasted a few seconds.
Knock knock.
A gentle but firm voice followed the knocking.
"Al, you’re back?"
Arrrrghh! Al screamed internally, faking a sob as his peace was shattered.