The residence where Godwyn was recuperating was not as large as one might imagine. It was a secluded little courtyard with no neighbors nearby, and knights patrolled the small garden with its open sightlines.
His trusted followers guarded the door to his room.
A company of knights led by the golden knight Lhutel had surrounded Godwyn's little courtyard so tightly that nothing could slip through. There were even lookout posts on the roof to ensure clear visibility.
Lhutel personally guarded Godwyn's door, practically going without food, water, or bathroom breaks. Sustained entirely by the Erdtree's blessing, she would not yield a single step.
The corridor leading to Godwyn's room was enclosed, without even a window. It was brightly lit inside, with no decorations of any kind.
Even the windows in the room were sealed with iron bars. Apart from air, no creatures could get inside.
The simple layout made it easy for the knights to keep watch, and difficult for anyone trying to sneak in.
Following Godrick's description, Zhao Si drew a floor plan, marking the visible guard posts and hidden sentries.
"There really is a guard every three steps and a sentry every five." Zhao Si studied the plan. "Fortissax, if you try forcing your way in, I'm afraid you'll leave all of Leyndell without a moment's peace."
Fortissax studied the plan and rubbed his dragon horns without a word.
"Anyone who knows would understand you're worried about Godwyn. Anyone who doesn't would think you were starting the second War of the Ancient Dragon." Zhao Si spread the plan on the ground and chewed on his finger joint as he considered what to do.
Strange. The layout of this house and its defenses clearly looked as though they had been prepared in advance. Godwyn, or rather the knights under