Chapter 8 - Partners In Crime (1/2)

For the years that were paved ahead, the two children of the house started getting close to each other. With all the Time Mage's sneak attacks, Mavislin had slowly taken up more mischief. Preferably, targeting Baldwin.

Soon, after learning that creating mass havoc was what the adorable Valkyrie did as a hobby, Raiyen joined in the fun. The two constantly played tricks and caused villages to burn. Gillian and Ysabeau were busy trying to save countless other Mages that had been affected by the Dark Mage incident.

The three a.d.u.l.ts paid no heed of what the children were doing. As long as the Partners In Crime came back for dinner and arrived safe and sound, the a.d.u.l.ts were fine.

”You kids are causing quite the mass commotion,” revealed Gillian, sternly gazing at the delinquent children.

Raiyen represented the first to defend the statement.

”Don't drag Mav into the scolding. It was all my idea,” said Raiyen, boldly stand up.

Mavislin looked shocked and concerned with what Raiyen was forcing himself to perform. All was good until they had angered some peasants by the most neighboring village, nearest to the forest. It will spell danger if they manage to track them down to the Old Chapel.

For all they knew, it wasn't a great idea to freeze the village's water fountains.

”Who are you kidding, Time Boy? Mavislin was the one who had the hobby first, so why are you trying to defend her?” asked Baldwin, glaring at the two.

”You know how much importance does the nearby village hold when it comes to the security of the Old Chapel.”

Mavislin still did not utter a single word.

”Here's the deal the village as proposed to us; if you can beat the Father of the Church, the locals will not harm our haven or us.”

During the time, the villages around the area were governed by both the Chief and the Father of the Church. The Father is the Pastor the Church that the village has.

”Are we allowed to work with each other?” asked Raiyen, looking at Mavislin's worried face.

Anything could go at this point. Raiyen might sustain a normal duel with the Father, but Mavislin in a duel would be quite problematic. She would end up slaughtering everyone. If they needed a sure-fire win, the Valkyrie can do a solo act for the audience.

The catch is the whole village would presumably be in ruins by the time it was over. But inviting the two to work together? That might be overkill.

”You can decide among yourselves for that. How the battle is being waged is none of our concern. Just win and come home for lunch or dinner,” denoted Gillian, walking out.