Chapter 15 Hustace (Part 1)
Elder Rostellum was deeply troubled.
When he learned from the Mail Bird System that Mayor Babasha would be coming by steam car later today, another weight settled in his heart. The previous one, though somewhat lightened by the vibrant colors of the Rain Crystal Stones, hadn’t truly been lifted.
Yes, the stone that had previously bound my heart was that strange contract from the Association of Adventurers. That matter has yet to reach a conclusion, aside from obtaining two Rain Crystal Stones. And now, what commotion is Mayor Babasha coming to cause?
What an unexpected visit! Rostellum found himself incessantly stroking his beard again.
"Any news from those guys on Black Mountain?" he asked his housekeeper, Uli.
"Just received word, there’s some blockhead who seems to have some connection with the Adventurer."
"Can’t be certain?" Elder Rostellum narrowed his eyes. I knew we couldn’t rely on that scum of crows and rats. Seven days, and they still haven’t found a single person.
Housekeeper Uli dared not speak.
"Phil hasn’t returned yet?" Elder Rostellum was also quite concerned about another matter.
"No, there’s been no word from him. It’s been nearly five days since he left for Liuli City." Housekeeper Uli wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"A bunch of good-for-nothings!"
Housekeeper Uli lowered his head.