"What kind of help they need?" Rainard moved closer to Gabriel and took the letter from him.
"But you never visited Aurevalis," Mabel said, getting worried. "Then, why would someone ask you to visit such a place?" she muttered, feeling puzzled. "What does it say, Your Majesty?" Her gaze shifted to Rainard.
"It does say they help of Gabriel. But the purpose is unknown," Rainard replied.
Meanwhile, Gabriel checked the ledger and saw the enteries prepared. They seemed irrelevant until his eyes stopped at the last page.
"When the moon is covered, the past will appear."
Gabriel frowned as he tried connecting the dots, wondering where it would lead him.
"Is it talking about the lunar eclipse?" Katelyn opined.
"I think so. But it doesn’t mention anything else," Gabriel answered, now feeling more confused.
Rainard, on the other hand, checked inside the box and saw a crystal ball. "There’s something more inside," he said, pulling it out. The crystal ball was white in color, showing nothing.
"Dear, drop it. I think it’s related to the witch," said Mabel urgently in a worry.
Gabriel, however, caught it. The ball remained steady, showing nothing. "I think all of this is harmless."
"Just throw it away. We don’t know the sender’s intentions," Mabel said firmly. "It isn’t wise to keep such things around. Lester, take the—"
"Mom," Gabriel interrupted, "I want to keep them. Whoever sent this didn’t do so without purpose. There must be a reason it came to me. Please, don’t be offended. Besides, I’ll speak with Carlos about it, he’ll know more. None of you need to worry."
Mabel’s lips pressed into a thin line as she considered him. At last, she relented with a reluctant nod. "Very well. But you mustn’t keep it near you. Lester will place the items outside the palace, in a separate chamber."
Gabriel gave a hum of acknowledgment. Without further argument, he gathered the contents back into the box and handed it over. "Lester, make sure these are stored safely."
"Yes, sire," Lester replied, clutching the box before bowing and leaving the hall.
A heavy silence lingered until Gabriel finally exhaled, forcing a small smile. "Let’s not dwell on this any longer. Tomorrow is Nick’s wedding, and that should be our focus. Kate, you mustn’t speak of this to anyone, especially Amelie. Do you understand? Keep your mouth shut."
"Of course," Katelyn answered quickly.
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