One Condition

But only on one condition.

Malachi read that single phrase that stated his condition to have his punishment shortened so he could visit his bride as quickly as setting out from the Main Castle by tomorrow night.

You leave for the winter castle tomorrow night, as Lady Arwin and a certain number of the royal guards selected will be your company on your journey to her.

Romero stared at the king with fueled curiosity. His expression was unreadable, and he wanted to know if it would have been better to set the note in flames earlier.

"Wh–what… does it say?"