Chapter 447: Rude and tired (1/2)

”I see…” The mistress muttered, her eyes wandering across the calm, nightly cityscape. ”Did you have anything else to say about the matter?” She asked, her tone keeping its thoughtful traits, not showing any annoyance, or displeasure over the almost hour-long report of the elderly servant.

”Nothing Mistress. The boy, just as you expected, had some sort of method to bypass the device's magic. Unfortunately, I was unable to find out anything else.”

”Oh?” At the butler's response, the Mistress revealed a genuine surprise. ”Even with your specialties, you found nothing? Hmmm…”

The servant didn't respond immediately but gave a deep bow once again.

”I apologize, My Lady. I was unable to, that boy is rather unique… Whenever I tried to use it, the effect was abruptly cut off. The only thing I can advise is not to anger him.”

”I know, Sebas. I know.” The Mistress answered, her gaze wandering towards the famous Guild Hall. ”Luckily my daughter seems to be genuinely interested in him, we needn't do anything.”

”My lady, please do not forget that your sister-”

”Enough.” Before he could finish, the Mistress raised her arm, stopping him and freezing the words before he could voice them. ”She is…” For the first time, since probably forever, her voice cracked, the Masked Mistress actually needed a moment to collect herself before she could speak up.

Her calm, collected outward appearance, seemed to crumble and shatter for a moment, her usual aloof, nonchalant attitude showed genuine emotions. Clearly, even if she tried her best to not show or act otherwise, the state, and more importantly the unknowns about her sister's condition was eating away at her.

She sighed a few times before she could continue.

”She is currently in good care…” Her words trailed off, pondering about the scenes of just a short while ago.

”Sebas.” She called out as her eyed wandered towards the empty back alley. ”I have an important task for you.”

”At your service, my lady.” Sebas immediately bowed, keeping the subservient posture this time around, waiting for the commands of his mistress with a calm look.

”Go to that tavern and collect the rest of the kids. I will let my daughter know, she will be waiting for you by the time you arrive.”

”As you command.” Sebas answered, before standing back up, turning around, and swiftly leaving the room. A moment later, his presence completely vanished from the entire mansion…

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Before anything, Aiden made his way towards the Adventurer's Guild. Although it was quite late in the night, he wanted to at least try reaching out to Sara, as she is his Master's niece… She was the only other relative he had knowledge about.

Although they never really talked, nor did they seem to acknowledge this seemingly simple matter, they kept their relationship vague, ambiguous, and strictly professional.

Maybe it was because there seemed to be some lingering issues between the twin sisters, shadows of their past that to this day, neither side could completely process.

Still, family is family. At the very least, Aiden felt she had to inform her that her aunt suffered because of his mistake, and as though she was now safe, she would be missing for the foreseeable future.

Regardless, as he made his way towards the guild's huge building, lording over all other shops and stores in its vicinity, Aiden had a feeling that this journey of his wouldn't be fruitful.

Knowing that the Mistress was present and was obviously waiting for him to visit, he had a feeling that she had collected everyone already.