70 Interrogation & Reward (1/2)

We soon arrived at the manor, and then headed to the garden where the governor was. A middle-aged man who had some white hair, has a kind but slightly cunning face, this was my first impression of Riener Ernest, the governor of starry night city.

”Oh Grace, you are finally back, sit down sit down, your friends too, we have some stuff to discuss”

He said as he pointed at four chairs that were a bit to the side. We sat down anyway, but to be honest I just wanted to get out of here as fast as possible and go for a city tour or something instead of these complex formal stuff.

”Listen to me Grace, I do believe that the cave's problem has been solved, but I, more than most, know for sure that you aren't capable of such a feat, especially in this too little of a time!”

”Well, father…..”

”It was brother Ian! He was so awesome! He was already finished with the cave by the time we reached there!”

Just as Grace was thinking of what to say, Tie, had already uttered what happened excitedly while pointing at me. Nonetheless, it wasn't like this governor was the type to be deceived by pitiful tricks, so I didn't really mind Tie's 'Excited confession'.

”Tie! Didn't I already tell you to talk more politely especially with the governor? Want me to beat you up ?!”

”Now now Tia, no need for violence, there is no need to worry about that, you know you are both childhood friends with my only daughter, that I care for as much as I do for Grace…”

The governor calmed Tia who was on the verge of elbowing Tie, he flashed his eyes as he looked at me.

”Hmmmm, Ian was it, although I'm grateful for saving my city, I'd like to know what situation and reason took you there in the first place…”

”No need such suspicion, its like I said to your daughter, I was merely 'passing by'.”

”I see, so you were just passing by… but do you really think is that really enough reason to enter a dark cave and even exterminate it?”