Chapter 382: Why would you care? (1/2)
Ignoring the gazes of the people in the hall, the group hurriedly made their way through the crowd of adventurers. They arrived at the same meeting room they met yesterday.
Slowly, but surely their fame has begun to grow, it was spreading, turning them from unknown figures to something like local celebrities. The long black-haired lean boy with the exotic golden eyes that defeated the previously strongest, famous 'Golden Boy', Sir Michael, ultimately 'Dethroning' him and becoming the new, albeit unofficial champion…
His partner, a mysterious, masked woman that was seemingly a powerful spell caster and managed to earn the approval of the legendary Roaring Lion…
No matter how hard they wanted to stay low-key, after such feats, it was becoming increasingly harder to do so. If they wanted to avoid the eyes of the many, they needed to come up with something…
Anyway, with the assistance of Mary who also cheerfully congratulated Galina on her successful test, they quickly left the Hall, and made their way through the small maze of office hallways, entering the double doors to the same meeting room.
As they opened the door and entered, the old man was already standing by the windows, whilst the purple-haired Sara was sitting at the top of the table. When Aiden and his group entered, she revealed a gentle smile, gesturing for them to find a chair and sit down.
”Hey, guys! Fancy seeing you here…” She greeted, her cheery smile quickly souring and turning into an embarrassed one as her eyes met with Aiden's. Seeing the slight frown and displeasure in her gaze, he couldn't help but be concerned.
Looking at the masked girl, he forced the previous smile back on her face.
”Miss Galina, I heard you have successfully passed Sir Arthur's test. I have to say, that's a remarkable-”
”Miss Galina was incredible, surpassing all of my expectations, Miss Sara.” Pushing himself off from the windowsill, Sir Arthur approached the empty seat beside Sara, and spoke up, praising the shy girl some more.
Still not feeling too comfortable in such situations, Galina could only look away bashfully and try to find some solace and comfort around her Young Master. Luckily for her, her face was still safely kept hidden from the prying eyes.
”So… Sir Arthur, you said you were searching for us. Care to tell us why? Also, what is someone of your caliber doing in a place like this? Shouldn't you be at the capital… doing whatever you usually do?” Grabbing the lead, Aiden spoke up, looking deep into the old man's turquoise eyes, and changed the topic away from her shy little servant.
”Heh, I admire your direct approach, kid.” The old man smirked at the boy. Nodding at him with appreciation before speaking up. ”As you said, there are a few reasons for my presence in a town as small and seemingly insignificant as this.”
He began, grabbing the attention of everyone in the room. He waited for a couple more seconds before continuing. His eyes slowly wandered amongst the members of the room, resting for a couple of moments on each of the royal siblings, before it ultimately returned to Aiden and with it, the masked girl sitting close to him.
”Truth be told, the fact is, this city is far from being 'insignificant' as the local news, rumors would paint it. In fact, it is now the center of events with such importance that far outweighs their original purpose.” His words were grave and quite cryptic. His smile shifted, changing into a serious look as he went on and explained himself.
”You see, the upcoming War Games that should begin about 8 days from now, would decide not just who will be the new City Leader, but more than likely the fate of this entire kingdom…”
Upon his words, looks of shock spread amongst Drake, Scarlet, and Sara's faces, whilst Aiden and Lily remained indignant, uncaring about the matter. For the masked girl, Galina, Sir Arthur couldn't judge what she could be thinking.
Regardless, he explained further, only waiting for a couple of breath's time. His next words dropped the true bomb upon the poor unsuspecting party.
”We have information from credible sources that the Trachian Empire is planning to use this upcoming event as a cover for launching its attack.”
*BANG!*
A loud slap reverberated in the meeting room. With a deep scowling expression Drake sprung up from his seat, and slapped his hands on the table, almost shattering the large wooden desk.
”WHAT DID YOU SAY?!” He exclaimed with an angered tone. ”What do you mean by that?! How do you know? Are you sure?!”