Chapter 331: Reunion (1/2)

Hearing no response from the house another round of knocks resounded inside the empty walls of the small house. This time, however, an aged voice could be heard from the other side.

”Greetings, guests. My mistress wishes to meet with you all. Madam Sarah and her company are also waiting for you at the residence.”

Hearing the voice, Aiden slumped his shoulder and heaved a sigh of relief as he walked to open the door. Before he could reach it, and let the stranger inside, Drake stepped in his way, stopping him.

”Wait!” He exclaimed, pushing against Aiden's chest lightly. ”Do you know who is on the other side and what is he talking about?”

Drake had an inquiring look on his face as interviewed his friend.

In response, Aiden silently nodded before walking past the perturbed prince. Before he could react and block him again, Aiden promptly opened the door, revealing the stranger that turned out to be an elderly man, wearing a slick, black full set of a suit, with a white shirt underneath. A matching black tie was neatly tied around his neck, whilst he was also wearing white silk gloves over his hands.

All in all, his entire appearance was quite a sight, especially considering they were currently inside the depths of the Slums District.

As the door opened, the elderly butler-looking figure gave a deep courteous bow, as he spoke again, addressing the figure standing at the other side. His words gave quite a shock and surprise to Aiden, as the old man seemed to be able to see through the disguise. That, or he had some sort of a way to pinpoint his identity even when he was hiding behind his mask.

”Master Aiden, it warms this old man's heart to see you safe and sound after your recent adventure. The Mistress has been eagerly awaiting your return. She has already summoned Lady Sara, Lady Scarlet, and the currently unresponsive Lady Naybeah to the mansion.”  The old butler repeated his previous words, whilst slowly raising back up from his bowing posture.

Hearing his words, Drake's figure appeared in the doorway slightly behind Aiden.

”W-what did you say?! My sister is with your master?!” He agitatedly exclaimed, pushing against Aiden's right shoulder.

Feeling the sudden uncomfortable pressure, he gently pushed the silver-haired boy back smiling at him with his usual calm and collected outlook.

”Relax Drake… No need to be nervous, they should be fine. Also, it's 'Mistress', not 'Master', she likes to be addressed that way.

Turning around, he looked at the butler again as he asked.

”Uhm... Sebas, right?”

The butler nodded, patiently waiting for the boy to continue.

”So, Sebas, you mentioned that Naybeah the tall, blonde woman is unresponsive. Can you explain what you meant by that?”

Although he tried to force it, his voice trembled when mentioning the blonde amazon's name, betraying his true emotions.

Sebas, the butler, however, kept his professional courteous manner, as he answered with a calm, friendly but respectful tone.

”Yes, Master Aiden I can.” He nodded, continued after giving a moment of pause. ”Lady Naybeah was unconscious when she was brought to the mansion. As the young lady already informed the Mistress about the specifics of her condition, the Mistress gave her treatment, before she was carried to one of the guest rooms for rest. She is stable, you do not need to worry.”

”I see.” Aiden thoughtfully nodded, understanding the gist of things. It seemed that the girls did face some troubles along the way out. 'Could it be related to my blunder with the stone guardian? That definitely has alerted the orcs…' He thought.

Anyway, after arriving back at the city, Sara must have gone and informed her mother of how things went down, who in return probably opened a quick gate to the mansion directly.

As he thought about it, he couldn't help but silently praise Sara for her quick action. Either way, with this, he could meet up with the rest of the team, check up on Naybeah, get the brother and sister reunited and also report to the Masked Woman about her assigned mission before she could return to her room in the inn.

Thinking it through, he nodded, whilst mentally sending a call to Galina who stood hidden, behind the wall.

”Alright, lead the way Sebas!” He exclaimed, walking out of the door, with the frowning Drake slowly behind. Shortly behind them, the wary Galina appeared. She tried averting her gaze and hiding herself focusing her attention on the floor instead of the elderly man, hurrying after her young master.