206 The Guilds Ways (1/2)

The three arrived in front of the gates to a giant mansion. As they looked around, they could see that they weren't the only ones there. Other nice-looking carriages belonging to others nearby could be seen.

There was a cue of carriages a few carriages which were waiting in line for their turn and a single

They weren't the type of carriage used by merchants but similar to the luxurious one they had. It was the type of carriage used by nobles.

”...Getting a new carriage was a surprisingly smart idea...” Serena muttered in disbelief

”In the beginning you thought john was just wasting money.” Ariel muttered with a smile

”... Thanks for reminding me.” Said Serena slightly annoyed

They blended in perfectly with the other carriages, showing them that John had already foreseen something like this happening.

Once it was eventually their turn in the cue, they were asked for their identity or invitation letter.

”May I check the invitation letter?” The guard asked

Hearing this, Serena pulled out the letter which was given to John from her bag, before handing it to the guard.

After receiving it, the guard gave a look inside of the carriage to confirm something before whispering to the other guard next to him.

Serena and Ariel found it weird, but before they could say anything. The guard handed them the letter back through the carriage windows as he asked

”Is your fourth party member not with you?”

As they heard that they glanced at each other with as if asking each other how they should answer to that question, and if it was really safe to go inside.

But before they could say anything, Master Sylvia who was at the driver's seat, spoke up.

”He'll be here, shortly. Is there anything else?” She asked

Hearing this, the guards shook their heads before opening the gates and saying

”No, not at all, enjoy!”

Master Sylvia took that as her cue and the carriage began moving forward as the horses pulled at it through the gate.

As they passed through the area, they made sure to get a good look around.

A large private owned territory with a big mansion at the middle of it. There were many carriages stationed near the front of the mansion.

Once they were a certain distance away from the gate, Ariel glanced at Serena once more and Serena who saw this nodded

”So their aim for inviting us is john?” Ariel asked

”Possibly... Maybe they found out about 'that'...” Serena muttered...

Ariel didn't want to believe it but she knew better. Their aim was definitely John, now the question was. What did they want to do with him?

”Should we head back?” Ariel asked

”No, let's just stay here...”

”But isn't it risky...?”