Chapter 221 - Intimidation Threat (2/2)

John couldn't see Lydia, Tiana or Zakaragi anywhere, but he wasn't too worried about it

”So, what now?” Serena asked

”Now, I need to find a place to put these two before looking for Master Sylvia and Ariel.”

”Right...”

Serena looked rather down, she probably wanted to do many things in the party to enjoy it. Seeing this, John tried to think of something fun the two of them could do and he eventually got an idea.

”The party looks like it's about to start, so we should hurry up and get these two a place to sleep.”

”These two?” Serena asked

”Look at what's on my right.” Said John as he placed his hand on her shoulder

Serena nearly let out a scream as she saw the two kids floating next to John. It managed to catch her off guard, the last thing she expected was for it to be the spirit of two kids.

”John... Why are there two spirits following you?” Serena asked

”Spirits? Where- Oh, they aren't sprits, they're living people.”

Hearing that, Serena then gave John a look of disgust

”So you've fallen this low...” She muttered

”Oi, stop assuming things! And could you stop looking at me like that?”

”So, how did this happen?”

”It's a long story.”

”There better be a good reason for this.”

”There is.”

She gave john another stare before eventually letting out a sigh

”Alright, where do we put them?” Serena asked

”I was hoping you'd know that.” John replied

Serena placed her hand on her chin as she tried to recall where exactly it could have been, before saying.

”There are a few rooms where we could put them... But I mean anyone could just walk in so it might not be safe.”

”That's great! Let's take them there quickly so we can have some time for ourselves.”

”Okay, but like I said, anyone could just walk in. Judging from their clothes, they're commoners. If anyone were to find out, they'd be punished for trespassing without permission.”

”Don't worry about it, I'll make sure they're unnoticeable.” Said John reassuringly

[Where did they go? Should I just try finding them with deprehendre...? But I have a lock on Ariel's magic trace right now... They should be fine, I mean I can still feel their presence here, I just don't know where.]

John eventually decided to just leave it for now, and if they still didn't turn up after he came back, then he'd start searching.

[Speaking about Ariel... Why do I have a bad feeling...]

The direction they were heading to, was the west side of the mansion judging by the entrance. Meaning he was heading on the direction where he had seen the other light. Which Is obviously Ariel as Serena was the one with him.

”Hey, Serena. Why did you and Ariel split up, anyways” John asked

At the same moment, Serena opened the doors to the west hall.