Chapter 262 Gifts (1/2)
The first guests arrived just after es fronized several of thelance It was coes from all Houses to wear swords, but these men and women all moved as if the weapons were part of their bodies — even the adepts and novices at the back of the group
They were led by Grandreeted both Arran and Brightblade with joyful enthusiasratulations!” he said ”To both of you! To think that just a year ago, ere one of the lesser Houses, not a single Elder a us And noo of our own have taken such positions within the Valley!”
Arran greeted the man warmly Even if he had spent little tiood to see so friendly a face And if the Grandood first step toward gaining more allies in the Valley
”Of course,” Grandift as well, as a token of our continued friendshi+p”
With a careful gesture, he produced a long, straight dagger It was a vicious weapon, meant to kill, and Arran's eyes lit up as soon as he saw it
”It's beautiful,” he said as he exah it looked ancient, it was sharp as a razor, with several enchantiven you a sword,” Grandmaster Solin said, ”but you already have several thatour House possesses This should be htfully Even if he had no use for it, he would have to find one
But he soon noticed the group had gone silent, and when he raised his eyes from the blade, he saw an expectant look in Grandmaster Solin's eyes
It took him a few seconds to understand the situation, and when he finally did, an aard expression formed on his face
Yet at that , slender sword fro
”Lord Ghostblade has had ed over a thousand years ago by an Elder of the House of Creation, and its edge has claiht bow, he handed the sword to Grandmaster Solin
The Grand the word, and as he did, a broad smile formed on his face ”Excellent blade!” he finally said, visibly pleased with the gift
”A servant will escort you to your table,” Jovan continued, waving over a servant as standing nearby ”Lord Ghostblade's cooks have spent the week preparing a wide variety of dishes, so please, do not hold back in enjoying their efforts”
Arran looked at Jovan with a furrowed brow, and when the House of Swords et that sword?”
”I've had gifts prepared for all the Houses,” the steward replied ”You wouldn't want to insult theh he was rateful that Jovan had addressed the oversight, just the sword had already been a valuable treasure If there were si ”How did you pay for all of that?”
”The Matriarch provided crystals to cover both the banquet and the gifts,” Jovan replied ”Though enough remain to cover your servants' pay, ”I told you about this a week ago, but you seemed preoccupied with your studies”
”Huh” Arran now vaguely recalled hearing soh he hadn't paid it h You really have a talent for all this”