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Journey to the Capital
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Well", Sam tried again, "He is searching for the origin of the 'black tower' - how you called it - right now. However, he will go straight to the capital after this, and as we are taking the patient along, he would most likely overtake us even if he starts a whole week later than us. Carriages can never be as fast as a single horse. They need a good road to ride on, and I can't promise that for all the roads to the capital."
Thinking about it, Katherine thought it did sound right. However, there was another thing that irked her interest in his words. "You said before that the mansion won't be safe anymore. Is it because the guards will go with the earl to the capital or is there a direct threat?"
If something like a direct threat existed, there was no doubt the patient would be safer if they left despite his condition. If not, she would make a stance for staying here until he was at least awake. This was not only for him, but she had some leftover business herself. If
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