Chapter 512: Taking Back Xvyal and Yxaan (1/2)

With Jynx's help, Zero and Truen easily secured an appointment with the elusive Great Sylph. As it turned out, all letters that were written to Sylvia never did reach her. In fact, the assigned proxy for Sylvia's letters was Jynx. No wonder the banshee was so well-informed!

For the meeting, Jynx arranged it to take place in the magician's tower that Sylvia normally locked herself in. It was also the magician school's head office. The school was highly sought after by magicians from all over and probably the only redeeming thing about U.N.U. from an outsider's perspective. Nobody could deny that the undead race had better magical capabilities.

In order to make a good first impression on the difficult lady, Zero decided to dress to impress. When dealing with magicians, the only right answer was to wear the magician's outfit. Truen didn't know if all magicians wore such strange outfits but he dared not doubt the Great Goddess' sense of fashion.

They waited for approximately twenty minutes before Sylvia showed herself.

As expected of the Great Sylph's heritage, the lady had an elvish appearance and a wispy silhouette. Her wings reminded Zero of an insect but it was very obvious that Sylvia was called the Silver Witch because she didn't have any other in her pigmentation apart from a translucent shade of silver that was very close to white and grey.

”Be quick,” the Great Sylph snapped. ”I don't have time for idle talks.”

The brusque attitude took Zero by surprise and he forgot all his etiquette befitting a royal envoy. Sylvia watched as Zero fumbled for words, failing eloquently before giving up and falling silent with his head bowed in defeat. The elf beside him decided to salvage the situation and got straight to the point, just the way Sylvia preferred.

”We're here to discuss a few things. Firstly, we want two of our villagers back, Xvyal and Yxaan. Secondly, please hand the Condensed Sphinx Breath Key over to Zero. He needs that to activate the portal to Whiskeria. Lastly, allow us to help you find or create the perfect vessel for your child. If we succeed, you'll have to keep your word and hand the position as the leader of U.N.U. to Jynx.”

Zero gaped when Truen ended. Nervously, the doctor turned to Sylvia to observe her reaction. For the first few seconds, her expression didn't change and Zero started to worry. Did she take offence? Of course, she wouldn't like it. That was simply too rude! No matter how rude or unreasonable she was, Sylvia was still an esteemed ruler of a country.

Then, Sylvia snorted and started laughing loudly, throwing her head back as she did so. Zero didn't know what to do and turned to Truen who shrugged. They weren't expecting Sylvia to burst into laughter but they weren't sure if that was a good thing.

When the Silver Witch finally calmed down, she had a serious look in her eyes.

”Xvyal and Yxaan are my property. Why should I give them back? They belong to me no matter where they go. Secondly, why should I give you the key even if you're the chosen one that Vivian has informed us about? You haven't earned that right. Thirdly, my word with Jynx is our business. So what if you succeed in making a vessel for my child? I refuse to accept the help of outsiders. This is my child, I will give them a body I made. If you have no other business, please leave. I'm a very busy person.”