C5 Chapter 5: Escape to the Iron Citadel

Next morning, after sleeping late, Nikko stepped out onto his balcony to get some fresh air, and the first thing he noticed was that all of the castle's many colorful flags were standing gloomily at half mast, whereas the day before they had been fluttering proudly in the breeze. He knew that this could only mean bad news.

But the first thing he had to take care of was his empty stomach