Chapter 82

Chapter 82

As Baron paced around in Oswald's chamber, his mind was racing with worry. He had just returned from seeing his father, and the conversation had left him feeling uneasy. Oswald, who was sitting at his desk, looked up at Baron and finally spoke up. "Baron, will you stop pacing and tell me what the problem is? You're making me anxious with all this back and forth."

Baron stopped and turned to face Oswald. "Your Majesty, I'm just returning from seeing my father," he began. "And something he said has me worried."

Oswald's expression softened as he leaned back in his chair. "What did he say that has you so concerned, Baron?"

Baron sighed heavily and ran a hand through his hair. "I saw Aeron coming out from my father's cabin," he confessed.

Oswald's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Aeron? What was he doing with your father?"

"I confronted my father about it," Baron continued. "And he told me that Aeron came to ask for his help."

Oswald let out a shaky laugh. "Surely your father ref