Chapter 291
I follow Mayor Johan to the window and find that fires have broken out all over the city. That’s what I was smelling through the slightly opened window. From here we can’t see what’s causing them, the building is shielded by trees and hedges, but my sensitive ears can hear fighting in the streets.
Most of the voices don’t have the signature deep timbre of the Titans, and the only thing that could possibly outnumber the Titans here is a mass Portal opening event or a slave uprising. This building is too quiet for a slave uprising, but then, did I see any here except the pets? Even the menial staff are from the Titan Clan.
I’m staring out the window, enjoying the chaos when a communication token in my pocket blares to life. "Puppy, HELP! They’ve all gone crazy. Two of my brothers are dead, mom is missing and I’m locked in the safe room with Jacob." Mila’s voice sounds hysterical and she’s clearly not thinking things through if she called me first. Plus, when did she even have a chance to slip me a communication token?
The voice brings everyone to attention, by common courtesy they silence all tokens while in council meetings to stop the constant interruptions.
"Councilors, my apologies, but I must head home to see to my family." Mayor Johan is saying as I jump out the window and take off at a run.
Mila is actually really sweet, it would be a shame if she died here, still thinking of all other species as pets and slaves. At a run I’m far faster than the carriage was, and it will take me under a minute to get back.
"Hold on. Just stay safe in there and I’ll come get you in under a minute." I tell her through the communication token and I can hear Jacob sigh.
"Really? Aren’t you at the council chambers?"
"I was, but I’m running back now. Just relax until I come get you."