Chapter 231 - A promise of return (1/2)

After Gary had disappeared, Ark was covered in sweat by the confrontation. He was subdued by fear and he was surprised at what he had said directly to Gary's face. He knew that Gary was able to squash him like a bug in an instant.

But something had come over him, maybe it was the fact that everything seemed to be going wrong in his life, but Ark had found the courage to speak up and say his true feelings against Gary.

After meeting up with Gary, Ark headed back to the castle and immediately called a meeting for the investigation team. Everyone was currently sat at a table in the dining hall in the castle. It was late and the sky was black so other than the few guards and maids there weren't many people around them. In fact, they were the only people in the dining hall at a table.

Ark had just informed them all of the messages that Gary had given.

”But why would Gary ask for a year?” Jack asked.

”If I was to take a guess, it might be because the demon inside the weapon is still struggling for control.” Lenny replied, ”Gary was a strong person, unlike Vercy. So to be able to unleash the full powers of the demon it would take some time before the demon gained full control.”

”Then shouldn't we attack immediately,” Jack said.

”No that would be silly.” Said Ray, ”We would be walking right into the Shadow's territory. It's probably what they want us to do. They will have the advantage of knowing the area and will be able to attack us from all sides.”

”Then what about Avrion, Slyvia and the others, what if they attack earlier then they said,” Jack added.

”I think Lenny's idea could be right, Perhaps Gary really does plan to attack in a year's time. The demon seemed arrogant. He probably thinks in a year's time he will be unbeatable but what he doesn't realise is I too can get much stronger in that year.”

”What should we do then?” Ark asked.

”For now you guys continue on as normal,” Said Ray. ”It seems like Gary may still be in the city. Watching what we will do next. In the meantime, I will teleport back to Avrion and discuss matters with them.”

Before the others could even contest what Ray had said, he already activated his teleport skill and disappeared in a few seconds.

”The boy really does do whatever he wants doesn't he?” Lenny said.

”I don't know, he seems to be annoyed by this more than I thought,” Jack said, ”Maybe he won't admit it but he's worried about Gary.”

Back at Avrion, Slyvia had gathered, Martha, Dan, Badger, Sloth and Kyle at the front gate. Slyvia had planned for them to secretly leave the city and scout out the dark guild area to bring Monk back. As an elder Slyvia was an important figure in the city. It was dangerous for her to go out on dangerous missions like this, Sir K and Wilfred would have immediately stopped Slyiva if they knew about her plan.

Just then as Slyvia and the others were ready to sneak out of the front gate, a bright light started to shine by Slyvia's side.

”Raaaaa Ray!” Dan said as he pointed behind Slyvia.

Slyvia turned to look at Ray and had a nervous look on her face. As Ray looked around, he could see everyone was in cloaks and outside of the academy for some reason.

”Now just what were you guys planning to do?” Ray asked.

Slyvia started to laugh nervously.