Josiah's P.O.V

Asmodyus was able to sneak me out of the castle in the middle of the night. After handing me off with a small bag of gold and helping me steal a horse, he saw me off as I promised I’d return after a few days. He nodded, “I’ll keep Malik entertained.” I smiled softly at him before I raced off back towards the village.

I covered myself with the cloak Asmodyus had provided for me as I reached the village. I dismounted the horse before guiding ...