Chapter 404 - The Ark Of The Second Discussion (1/2)

”I'm not against the idea of the orphanage, I think it's a great idea. But, like Ysabeau, I'm against something else that would compromise my vote for her,” said Raiyen.

”Then let us hear your worries, so we can give an affirmed decision on this matter,” said Gillian.

”The area of the orphanage. If I cannot do what I was instructed to do, then I will have to vote against her.”

”Very well, I'm guessing that this part of the meeting would be in private?” asked Gillian.

Raiyen, Tomoe, and Mavislin nodded.

”And who is the new man? He isn't a Mage, was he one of the victims?” asked Gillian, finally looking at Clement.

Clement could feel his heart jump into his throat the moment Gillian looked at him. But Mavislin stepped in to block Gillian's view of the scared human.

”No, he opted to help me out with the children of the mission. He and Raiyen know each other so he would be trustworthy,” reasoned Mavislin, before taking a seat on one of the chairs.

”I'd better hope so. From my earlier mission, I just had to kill off another 'friend' of mine,” said Baldwin, glaring at Clement.

”If it helps, he is a chef as well...” said Mavislin, raising her hand.

”Why are all the people that you work with are somehow related to food and beverage?” asked Z, finding a very odd pattern.

”Most likely because I like food and enjoy looking at pretty drinks?” said Mavislin, smiling innocently.

Clement was still frozen on the spot as he was afraid to move. Only when Mavislin told him it was alright to sit down, then he could finally move. Back in Albion, people feared Clement due to his status as a master of the Velvet Pearl. But now, he was puny against these Mages.

He found himself being afraid to move without the words of Mavislin.

”Looks like the Time Mage has many friends throughout the Domains. He has been quite friendly to everyone that was not a threat to him. I won't be surprised if I could find his friend on the other side of the world,” said Baldwin, pointing at the Time Mage.

”Well, I most probably be venturing there to find out about my origins. Maybe I'll find a few friends there as well, but that is for another mission for another time. Now let's focus on the major task on hand,” said Raiyen, getting ready to discuss the plan.

”Shall we do it in the meeting room? And I have to let Clement stay here without us choking him with our presence,” asked Mavislin, heading upstairs.