“In fact, this very king was why your father left Montsalvat,” Eustache continued, recalling Thierry to their discussion. The name was familiar for he had heard his parents speak of it, but he had no memory of the place himself. He wished he did.
Eustache continued. “The keep was besieged by men serving this very king in an attempt to eliminate your father. It was feared that Dagobert would assert his claim to the throne, and that he had the support of many other influential men. It was believed he might succeed.”
“But he did not,” Kira guessed in a whisper.
Eustache shook his head. “The alliances unraveled. Indeed, I believe that was encouraged by forces from the crown, and your father was left standing alone, with solely Montsalvat. It is an austere and isolated place, and not one whe
