Sigismund nodded when everyone in the group agreed.
"I'm glad we could reach the non-violent conclusion. In retrospect, we could've just hired you for another mission not mentioning our ultimate goal. It would be safer for us and you, but what's done is done. You might all return to your quarters. Except the priest." The Duke looked at Leo.
"I want to exchange few words with him. In private." The guards slowly left the office alongside the mercenaries, who were, in few instances, almost pushed outside. Duke let out a quiet sigh, and then pointed at the chair in front of his desk.
"Please, have a seat. I heard you're from the Dragon cult?"---
Outside, the guards dispersed in the corridor and soon most of them were gone, except two that stood beside the now closed door of Duke's office.
"I'm sorry for pulling you all into this." Matilda mumbled out and then shook her head.