King Gulben opened the door only after sliding the Codex back into its sealed compartment behind the wall, concealing every trace of its presence. This book was too dangerous to be discovered by them for now.
Aurdis stepped in first, followed by Erend, Eccar, Aerchon, and Aesa.
Their eyes moved across the room quickly and then landed on Saeldir who was now lying unconscious on the bed in the corner, pale, sweating, and still streaked faintly with dried blood.
A silent tension gripped the air as they approached.
King Gulben raised a hand before anyone could speak.
"Calm yourselves," he said. "Saeldir and I were working on something important that required immense focus and Magic power."
Aurdis stepped forward. "Then what happened to him?"
"He pushed himself too far," Gulben replied. "He drained his strength completely. But do not worry. He will wake once his mind reorganizes itself."
Erend frowned. "Are you sure he's alright?"
