Vidar hesitated, his gaze flickering as he contemplated the tangled web of emotions and obligations. "I need to talk to Vallen and sort things out. I owe her an explanation, and I need to make it clear that my path has changed." As he spoke, the gravity of the situation weighed heavily on us. The castle, once a sanctuary, now felt like a stage for a drama unraveling with every passing moment. The echoes of the impending encounter with Vallen and Morfez resonated through the stone walls, setting the stage for a confrontation that held the potential to reshape the course of our intertwined destinies. "Vidar," I looked into his eyes, a mixture of curiosity and concern reflecting in my gaze. "When do Vallen and Morfez arrive?" There was a moment of hesitation before Vidar sighed. "They ar

