Chapter 118: Arc 3, - 28: Well Hello Minister
"Who bothers me at this hour?"
"Sir, the, Thundering Blade and her companions," the guard in full chainmail and a polearm relayed.
"What!?"
"Apparently they were with an incoming group of travellers heading for Galuvit Town, but were caught in the travel ban. They wish to speak with you to leave sooner," the guard never lifted his head.
The minister put a hand on his forehead, pushing it up to his short spiky tufts of black hair. A green shirt he quickly buttoned, adorning a tie, "Where are they now?"
"In the guest hall sir."
"Provide them refreshments, I shall be out in a minute."
The minister hurriedly put himself together, shutting the drawers of his desk with lock and key. He cracked his neck and elbows before walking out not realizing a shadow appearing through the window as he closed the door.
Jotou, Hotaru and Asobi sat in cushioned sofas whilst a fan spun overhead. The guards kept an eye, one of them brought glasses of juice and a plate of chocolates before them. Hotaru’s eyes widened...
Walls of white and rugs that Asobi wiggled her toes in. "Wow, I would not have believed it if I didn’t see her myself," he walked out from behind them.
"Thundering Blade, your news spreads wide across Cravolta. It’s a pleasure to meet you, I’m Eustace Saady, the Minister of Hartamat," he gave his hand.
They stood up. Jotou stared at the hand... ’You’re the reason they died. You’re the reason people are trapped in Hartamat for this experiment...’