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Chapter 63 - The bet

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Morning sun beamed through the tall walls of the palace; servants were up and about while guards had changed shifts. Within the king's chamber, King Aldric woke up a little more energetic. Bel had spared him throughout the night. Since he came back from wherever he had gone, he said just a few words. "He isn't ready... so I can't stay." And Bel was gone.

Kebel took full control but still would not meet his eyes. It was like two strangers sharing a common space. And for the very first time in years, a maid was allowed inside to help the king get ready for morning court. The poor servant would not stop shaking; her knees nearly buckled at the intense gaze of Sir Kebel, and by the time she was done, she almost ran out.

"You're coming?" King Aldric asked.

"I have a duty," Kebel answered.

Before Aldric, Kebel would have followed without question, but not this time around. He calmly sat down.

"Get ready." Two words.

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