Gabriel furiously shot to his feet and knocked over the chessboard in the soldier's hands. This was a blatant humiliation!
'Henry had told them to play checkers before. I thought it was just a joke, but I can't believe they're actually doing it!'
The soldier was startled by the sudden movement. The board and pieces scattered across the floor with a crisp clatter.
The soldier warily took a few steps back, his hand dropping to the hilt of his sword, his eyes filled with vigilance.
"Baron Gabriel, calm down," Knight Huno advised, his voice weak.
Gabriel took a deep breath. He didn't want his actions to bring even greater trouble upon everyone.
The soldier looked at Gabriel, then at the others. In the end, he took no further action and turned to leave the dungeon.
The door slammed shut behind him, leaving the stone chamber in silence.
By the candlelight, Gabriel looked at the scattered pieces on the floor, and the anger in his heart gradually subsided.
