“Hurry up, Aaron!” Reinhart scolded him as he led the way back to the library. It was amazing how an elderly man like him could move so swiftly without running out of breath. Aaron couldn’t believe his eyes and he would have joked about it if his Master didn't look so unusually tense. They had been over to check on the king who was doing much better and was even able to stand by himself. The good news of his speedy recovery, if one could call it that, was tarnished by the bells that filled every corner of the city, rendering horror and panic among the residents. Despite the late hour, everyone in the castle seemed to be up and about — either rushing to get to their post or feverishly preparing for the evacuation the queen had ordered. “I’m serious, boy! If a demon was chasing you and you

