Chapter 33: The Unexpected Ally

Arthur's eyes narrowed as he stared at Lord Ravenswood, his mind racing with questions. How could the king's trusted advisor be behind the sorcerer's plans?

"You're a hard man to pin down, Lord Ravenswood," Arthur said, his voice firm. "But I think it's time we had a little chat."

Lord Ravenswood smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I've been expecting you, Prince Arthur," he said. "You're quite the detective."

Arthur's eyes flashed with anger, but he kept his cool. "Let's talk about your involvement with the sorcerer," he said.

Lord Ravenswood shrugged. "I did what I had to do to protect the kingdom," he said. "The sorcerer promised me power and protection, and I believed him."

Arthur's eyes widened in shock. "You believed him?" he repeated. "After everything he's done?"

Lord Ravenswood's expression turned cold. "You don't understand, Prince Arthur," he said. "The sorcerer has the power to destroy our kingdom. I did what I had to do to protect it."

Arthur's mind was reeling. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. Lord Ravenswood, the king's trusted advisor, had been working with the sorcerer all along.

Just then, the door burst open and Gedeon strode in. "Arthur, I've found something," he said, his eyes shining with excitement.

Arthur turned to him, his heart racing with anticipation. "What is it?" he asked.

Gedeon hesitated, his eyes darting to Lord Ravenswood. "I think we have an unexpected ally," he said.

Arthur's eyes narrowed. "Who?" he asked.

Gedeon took a deep breath. "Lyra," he said. "She's been working with us all along."

Arthur's eyes widened in shock. Lyra, the traitor, was actually working with them?

Lord Ravenswood's expression turned pale. "No," he whispered. "It can't be."

Arthur's eyes locked on Lord Ravenswood. "You're not going anywhere," he said.

And with that, Arthur turned to Gedeon. "Tell me everything," he said.

Gedeon nodded, a smile spreading across his face. "It's a long story," he said. "But I think you're going to like it."

As Gedeon began to explain, Arthur's mind was racing with questions. What had Lyra been doing all along? And how did she fit into the larger picture?

But one thing was certain: Arthur was ready for whatever came next. He was ready to face the sorcerer, and he was ready to save the kingdom.

The battle was far from over, but Arthur was more determined than ever. He would do whatever it took to protect the kingdom, and he would do it with honor.

The fate of the kingdom hung in the balance, but Arthur was ready. He was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, and he was ready to emerge victorious.

The journey had been long and difficult, but Arthur was stronger because of it. He had faced his fears, and he had overcome them.

And now, he was ready for whatever came next. He was ready to face the sorcerer, and he was ready to save the kingdom.

The battle was far from over, but Arthur was more determined than ever. He would do whatever it took to protect the kingdom, and he would do it with honor.

The fate of the kingdom hung in the balance, but Arthur was ready. He was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, and he was ready to emerge victorious.