It takes about 1 week for you to return to the capital city, you arrive a little after dawn the high white walls shinning in the morning light earning the name the Golden City of Light.

Lady Alisha looks out the window at the walls "It's good to be home" she murmured as you approached the main gate and the guards move out to greet you.

"It is, but this whole business is quite insane," Epineh said.

Lady Alisha nods "It is, we will need to be careful the Duke has men in the city of course" she said "Given your... leading position in dismantling his scheme. He might try to do something"

"That would take quite a bit of gal," Epineh said.

Alisha nodded in agreement "It would, but then so would setting up Bandits in someone elses lands" she suggested.

The gate guards approached your carriage and bowed deeply "Welcome back your highness, do you require anything from us?"

"Ah, no, just continue to be vigilant," Epineh said.

"Yes Highness" the guardsmen reply and they return to their posts as your carriage and escorts move further into the city.

Epineh kept herself busy by looking about for any signs of an attack.

Your group makes it's way through the city eventually arriving at the castle at its heart. There you see your mother and the heads of the household staff waiting to welcome you home.

As your carriage pulls up the Queen steps forward "Welcome home" she said with a warm smile "We missed you"

"Ah, it is great to see you as well, Mother," Epineh said. "Is Father busy? I have important matters to discuss with him."

The Queen enfold you in a quick hug "I'm afraid your father is very busy at the moment" she explained "it's likely to be tomorrow before he will be free"

Epineh hugged back.

"I do have very concerning news."

The Queen nodded solemnly "I will see if I can get him free early from his talks" she said.

"Thank you, mother," Epineh said.

"For now would you like to rest from your journey? The Queen asked.

"Yes, that would be lovely," Epineh said. "I could use a bath."

The Queen nodded "Of course my dear if you head up to your room. I'll have the bath prepared "

"Thank you, I'll see you later," Epineh said.

You head up to your rooms and find them as you left them about 3 weeks ago, you have time to settle in before a n unfamiliar servant arrives "Your bath is ready highness" they say with a short bow.

"Thank you. Are you new?" Epineh asked.

"I am highness" the young women said bowing and gesturing "Please don't wait too long or your bath will get cold"