Chapter 236 (1/2)
Chapter 236: The Clairvoyant’s Starry Sky
Skyfire Avenue Gothic Winery
“Wine Master We just received news from the Pontiff’s Castle They said they and the Dark Citadel will be arriving in ten days for the ave his report solemnly
The paragon nodded his head “So be it How goes the preparations? With the presence of both the Pontiff and Satan, the Clairvoyant will be in attendance as well He’s decided to be part of the welcome party”
The Barber continued “Everything you’ve asked us to prepare is more or less ready However, I do have soreeters”
The Wine Master sly “And who is it you’d like to discuss”
“The Jewelry Master,” he answered “He is also a councilned to this duty, but he hasn’t once made an appearance In fact, he’s never even in his store and is exceptionally difficult to get a hold of Those woant than the last They forced me out of the store, the last tiant, unreasonable and iest he be removed”
The Cosht take it easy Everything’s fine, you’re just being a little narrow-minded I know all about the little competition you and the Beautician had with hiated the whole thing Take care of your own business, that’s all we’re asking As for the Jewelry Master, I would suggest you work on developing a better relationshi+p with hi to help prepare, but it is also true that the Archangel Michael won’t be in attendance”
“Why?” The Barber seeentle chastisement ht all but forgotten The Archangel was possible the strongest player in the Pontiff’s circle aside froelsHe was a terrifying, ninth-ranked ninth-degree Adept
The Wine Master’s response was soft and conversational “Because he and the Jewelry Master had a… run in The wounds he suffered were dire, and in fact he’s still recovering”
“What?!” The Barber was struck dump with amazement “What did this happen? I just saw the Jewelry Master a few days ago!”
“Not long ago,” the Wine Master assured “The Jewelry Master was injured as well, so Iin the preparations Wait until the ters arrive, and he’ll be a council members This will not be the case for Michael Need I explain further?”
He didn’t In the tiht, Lan Jue had recovered fully whereas Michael still wasn’t capable ofthe trip What did this er than the Pontiff’s Angel of War
The Barber already had a high estimation of the Jewelry Master’s power, but saw him as a pesky waste of space on the council despite their sie Could he really be so powerful as the Wine Master described? He felt a chill run up his spine as he thought back to their friendlywith his abilities This guy’s power…
The Wine Master rose to his feet “There is also thein three months, sponsored by the Northern Alliance with the West’s powerhouses in attendance Undoubtedly, part of the reason the two castles are co is to feel us out Me and the other two elder councilmen will handle e can there, so you needn’t worry Handle your business, do the job you’ve been assigned, and things will go just fine”
A hard, cold light grew in the depths of the Barber’s eyes “If it were up to me we’d show them why the Avenue is a force to be reckoned with Do they believe they can join together and that we’d be frightened? Skyfire Avenue is not so easily cowed”
The Wine Master shook his head “You shouldn’t always be so confrontational We are a loose organization, remember, even down to our council members We don’t have the sorts of restrictions – and thus planning – that they do Re to do with us There are… other things to consider”
“What sort of things?” the Barber asked curiously
“Now it’s still too early to say, but I’m sure you’ll hear more about it later,” the Wine Master assured “But that’s enough for now, you’re still busy I iine”
“Very well” The Barber gave his response, thenas he thought upon the Jewelry Master’s purported fight with Michael This was no s to need to correct his attitude around the young adept
A short time after the Barber left, the Wine Master also exited the winery He made his way towards the Skyfire Museum
Today, the Clairvoyant was clad in long, white robes tied at the waist with a simple cotton belt The robes were interlaced with a veined pattern of thread, bearing twinkling geht He topped off the ensemble with a tall, white hat
He looked older, since the last time the Wine Master had e hadn’t see eyes
Even as a Paragon hie in the Clairvoyant’s presence It was like he was in a daze, somehow separate from reality when nearby
“Clairvoyant” The Wine Master politely nodded his head toward the older gentleman
The leader of the Avenue offered a small smile in response His warm voice flowed around his a”
The Wine Master made his way across the expansive cha?”
“Fine,” the Clairvoyant assured “No need to worry over me I’ve a few years yet before there’s any cause for alarm”
The Wine Master looked at hiot you so happy?”