Dylan and Natasha arrived in Blumedale the same night Andrew's orders were sent back to Jayrodale. They were accompanied by none other than the semi-martial king himself—Reuben.

"Mr. Lloyd, that opportunity you mentioned… the one that could set me free—what is it exactly?" Reuben asked eagerly the moment he saw Andrew.

Andrew waved his hand and said, "No rush. I haven't figured it out yet, but it won't be long."

Reuben held back his excitement and simply nodded, saying nothing more. The mor