Some days ago...
Mantis and Demetris found themselves called to Sir Alaric's office... Mantis had a feeling it was related to his ploy to retrieve the Sensebound Pearl from Levi during the expedition.
However, when they went inside the office, they found Lord Darius sitting on a couch while holding a cup of coffee. He was gazing into the cup in silence... His expression was unreadable.
"Lo... Greeting, my Lord!"
In an instant, Mantis and Demetris bowed their heads deeply, startled by his attendance. Mantis had spent close to three years in the Sunstrike Agency... This was the first time he was this close to its head.
Yet, he didn't feel delighted. His heart was pounding out of his chest, believing that Lord Darius must have figured out their ploy and was here to punish them for it.
Fortunately, before he and his brother suffered a heart attack, Lord Darius slowly lifted his head and showed them a courteous smile.
"Please, join me for a cup," he offered, ever so humbly.
