The return to Pedgas Castle is not fun, to put it lightly.
All of us talk to each other in hushed whispers while wearing masks of happiness, just in case we are still being watched. We plan to act normal during dinner with the Grand Duke and pretend we didn't learn anything about the conversation I overheard last night. The sound of the Pedgas Castle gates opening grates on my ears.
It feels like it is touching my very soul. I take a deep breath.
We enter the castle again, and the Grand Duke is standing by the main entrance, waiting to greet us with a friendly smile. Friendly my butt. My friends greet him with a smile, and I do as well. The meal room is already prepared for us to eat dinner.
"So, how was all of your guys' day in Pedgas? Do anything fun?"
The Grand Duke casually asks us as he takes a bite of juicy steak.
We all look at each other, and I decide I would speak up.
