Kaius.
The young prince appeared out of nowhere, striding toward him with that usual cocky grin. "Finally," Kaius drawled, grinning ear to ear. "Now I can finally take you down, Henry."
Henry rolled his eyes, already used to his best friend’s antics. "You? Take me down?" He snorted. "I'd love to see you try."
Kaius laughed. "Oh, trust me. I’ve been waiting for this moment for years."
Henry just shook his head, brushing past him toward the senior commander from the day before. The older man was already waiting, arms crossed over his chest, an approving smile tugging at his lips.
"Welcome back, Henry," the commander said, patting him on the back firmly. "Took you long enough."
Henry exhaled, feeling some of his tension ease.
"But," the commander continued, his tone shifting into somet
