Chapter 346
Matt and Shadi’s conversation ended up lasting for a full six hours before Cato’s repeated reminders that he needed to mingle with other guests finally built up to the point that Matt couldn’t ignore his duties any longer, and he made his excuses before returning to the party.
By the end of the two weeks, Matt felt like he was crawling naked over poison covered spikes, and was grateful for the Emperor's official return. Let alone the time crunch it put on everyone who needed to return and prepare for the post-war open court.
As they walked into the Moore estate, Matt’s mood finally turned around as he saw two people he was more than happy to chat with.
Mara and Leon descended on them in an exuberant but quiet fashion, which immediately improved Matt’s mood.
It was good to see them again.
They might officially be his in-law’s, but they were the only parents he had left.
Sadly, the duo couldn't stay too long as they were needed to help prepare the open court.
Thankfully, as Ascenders, their participation amounted to showing up and glaring at any nobles who caught their eye.
Manny did have to go and grab Allie, who had tried to avoid the open court, but as the lady of the hour, she hadn’t been allowed to skip out on the meeting. They all thoroughly enjoyed poking fun at her for her trying to run away from a Tier 50 who had her access to her Talent.