Chapter 184: The Invitation (3) (1/2)

”The Mistress? Who is that? Why would I need to meet with her? Why would I need to care?” Aiden asked, confused by the leader's enthusiastic greeting.

The glee not fading from her face, Sarah, the leader of the examiners responded instantly.

”The Mistress is the true leader of our faction. She is my leader, our wise captain, that is tasked with the burden of guiding us towards a better, more just future. She is one that has suffered in the past under the unruly, lawless, and cruel hands of civilization and took it upon herself to rid of this world of filth.”

”I see. And she would like to meet with me? What for?” Aiden continued with his inquiry. It was just too sudden, he just met and talked with Sarah the other day. Getting in touch with the one behind the scenes was just way too fast to be natural.

Giving a wry, troubled smile, Sarah began to explain the events from yesterday.

”You see, yesterday I have met with the Mistress to get the information that you requested in exchange for your cooperation in the upcoming… events. Things happened, she heard about your feats and became interested. She is the one that will be able to give you the information you seek. She is willing to work with you, but first, she wants to talk with you one on one, face to face.”

Although Aiden felt the explanation was short, and there were some crucial parts left out, what was important to him was that he now had a goal. If he could get the information he needed by meeting with this woman, it didn't matter to him, he would do so.

”Okay. That sounds reasonable.” He replied after a few moments of thinking. ”When will we meet? Where do I need to go?”

Upon hearing the question, Sarah's smile turned slightly wider, donning the facial traits of a grin now. With an elated, happy tone she spoke.

”Well, if you are willing, we could go right now. She is waiting for you at this very moment.”

Surprise settled on Aiden's face hearing this unexpected answer.

”Now? How? Is she somewhere in the building?” Subconsciously he sent out another wave of pulses trying to scan the inner features of Sarah's office, only to be met with intangible barriers made of energy blocking all of his attempts.

As if she was capable of sensing his energy signatures, Sarah's grin turned cheekier, as she remarked.

”Now now Aiden, why would you think that? She is far from this place, but thanks to her incredible powers, we can meet with her if you are willing. You just need to agree to it and she will take you.”

She spoke, then paused to give a moment for Aiden to process the meaning behind her words. However, before he had the chance to speak, Sarah quickly added.

”Don't worry, she will also take you back here once you are finished. I can assure you, there is no danger involved in the travel, although she might test your skills a little… I can't say for certain. You see, she likes to be certain of the quality of her assets…”

Giving the invitation a few moments to think it through, Aiden saw no issues with just meeting with this mysterious leader. Even if he were to be 'tested' in some way, the benefits he could gain was tremendous. The possibility of finding a clue about the location of his main quest was of the utmost importance. The failure would mean his life in this world coming to an end. With a scythe like that hanging above his head constantly, giving him enormous pressure every moment, the cost of working with a shadowy leader with some warped sense of justice was a small price to pay.

Also, why would he care about the world of humans? Apart from the weak connections, he made with the select few individuals, he doesn't feel any belonging. As long as the ones he cares about can be saved, he wouldn't bat an eye for the rest, it has nothing to do with him.