The guards at the gate bowed upon seeing me with my three special companions. They had been with me during my difficult times and there were no words I could express for it. Our bond and my bond with my elemental powers were stronger than ever, after what we’d been through together. And I couldn’t have done it without them.
We used Karommu to transport us quickly. But I had to use the gate. I didn’t want to just enter and break the spell that surrounded the entire premises of the palace since that might create trouble for the palace magicians. I wondered who the new palace’s Head Wizard was now that Ezohr’s gone. And I wondered if my father knew what happened to him.
I held Bihlke’s hand as we entered the throne room when it was opened for us. My father immediately rose from his throne u
