chapter 81

"The main castle has been receiving more and more applications for the training. I have already accepted fifty boys for the training and there are more coming." Sir Hunder reported as he pushed a pile of paper towards me, showing me the accepted boys' letters.

I gave Sir Hunder a small smile and even if he couldn't see it, he knew I was grateful that he made it work.

Nodding my head I glanced at Lord Jeremy's seat but once again, it was empty.

"Where is Lord Jeremy?" I asked.

"He's off at our trade ports. He might come back the next day or perhaps the day after that." Lord Hero answered before he continued on with his reports.

The people of our kingdom were slowly coming out of their homes. Their locked doors were once again open and the work places are filling out.

There is still one problem though. The number of travelers and visitors from other kingdoms have greatly decreased. The attack during the King's visit has left a greater scar on our kingdom, messing with our finances.

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