Strange looks

It was late when we returned to the castle.

I knew that it was late already because of how dark it was outside, but I didn't expect it to be this late.

It was already close to midnight according to the clock in my room when I returned to the castle.

I had thought that the king would summon me, but it seemed like he was letting me get some rest first before that.

I was grateful since even though I had been sleeping before, it wasn't the good kind of sleep. My head was still aching, which I assumed came from me being knocked out by the baron that kidnapped me.

He had admitted that he hadn't been subtle and had knocked me out with his subordinates before carrying me out of the castle.