Entering the dining hall were 4 people each having, the patriarch of the frostheart clan taking the lead.
" Thank you for your hospitality". The patriarch shook the hand of the clan master with a firm grip.
" You're welcome". The sol clan master replied.
" Accompanying me are my brother, and my son and daughter". The patriarch introduced while gesturing towards his company and they bowed towards the sol clan master.
" You're all welcome, please have your seats". Said the clan master.
Mark carefully observed the new arrivals, the clan master was about 6'2 ft, falling short of his fathers height by alotas Adonis was 6'6 in height, with orange red hair, blue eyes and pale white skin, he had a certain bulk to his body that made him seem slightly fat, he had a regal aura especially with the black bear coat he was wearing that bore the frostheart family emblem but what really surprised Mark was that the aura he radiated was similar to that of his father. One has to note that his father was a tier 8 powerhouse but thinking about it, it was only logical that he was this powerful since he was also a clan master. The frostheart clan masters brother was gigantic, standing at 2 metres tall, he was definitely the tallest man in the room, he also looked like the frostheart patriarch bearing blue eyes but had a bald head, an orange red beard and tribal tattoos on his face.
Following at the back were the pair of brother and sister, both were very attractive with the sister looking older( it's very hard to guess the age girl going through puberty), although Mark couldn't guess her age she had definitely awakened, she had large blue eyes, long red hair that reached her waist and had beautiful soft features that made her stand out. Her brother looked around 12 yrs old, just like Mark, he hadn't awakened but looking at the child, you could tell that he wasn't playing around. He was fit and lean and had a handsome face while having the blue eyes that his family possessed with short red hair.
The patriarch of the frostheart clan sat on the side of the sol clan master while his brother sat close to his uncle but the two children sat at the sides of Mark successfully sandwiching him.
" Hey". Mark said, sending his greetings as he normally does to the siblings.
" Hi there". Frida replied with a smile that was very cute.
" Hmmph". Gunnar the youngest of the siblings was clearly showing Mark some attitude.
' the hell'. Mark thought, appalled that someone he never met was giving him an attitude.
Frida showed him an apologetic smile. While giving Gunnar a glare.
" Sorry he's just a little grumpy about some things that happened today." " Please do not be offended". Frida told Mark.
" Nah, it's okay, I don't mind". Mark said but inwardly he was already emptying his vault of curses on Gunnar for not appreciating his hospitality.
The people on the table noticed the interaction but decided to ignore it as they just saw it as a squabble between kids. The servants started the food and after serving the dishes, the chef came over and started explaining the dishes.
" Good day lord's and ladies. This dishes were all made from the freshest ingredients we could find throughout the galaxy. This meats here are from the flesh of the west horizon cows, native to one of the planets under the great sol clans control. They are beasts of the 7th tier and their meat is one of the most tender to exist in the galaxy".
" Impressive ". The frostheart patriarch said while admiring the beautiful piece of succulent meat steaming on the table.
" Alright, let's dig in". The clan master of the sol clan said with a slight smile. For a few minutes, only only sounds that could be heard was the clattering of forks, knives and spoons against the plates.
" This food is incredible!, You sol clan people really don't play when it comes to matters of food". The frostheart patriarch said with a bright smile, seemingly happy about the quality of food he was eating. One has to note that the frostheart family was located in the Northern part of the world and it sometimes reached below 0°degress in their part of the world so out of habit, they didn't care for taste that much. Not that it was hard for them to endeavor in these kind of stuff but it was part of the habits that their ancestors passed down to their descendants subconsciously.
" Thank you for your kind words patriarch". Anna sol replied with a smile.
" Patriarch Bjorn, I heard that the frostheart domain was having some issues with the Bloodborne cult a few weeks before you came over".
" You're not wrong, but doesn't anyone?". Patriarch Bjorn Frostheart said before releasing a hearty laugh. " After all aren't you guys the biggest neutralizers of the Bloodborne cult right now?".
" We try our best".
" Aren't we all, those bastards are really a pain in the ass you know. Three weeks ago I had to fight two tier 7 eldritch monstrosity." The patriarch said with annoyance dripping from his tone.
Mark ears perked up when he heard those words.
" Those eldritch monstrosities are very annoying to deal with, they're basically leaches of reality and most of the time thier roots are so deep in reality are so deep that it makes it really energy consuming to kill". Mark's uncle Amon said relating to the Frostheart's patriarchs woes.
" What I find really crazy is their ability to warp, and create illusions. The rituals of the Bloodborne cult is really going out of hand, if they don't take time, the alliance would really have to step in to cull them". Thors, the frostheart patriarchs brother said.
" It'll be for the best, they're clearly a group who don't have a bottom line". Said the matriarch of the sol clan. Clearly she was feeling sad for those people used for the rituals to summon those eldritch monstrosities.
' Damn, things are really getting heated in the world but there's nothing I can do apart from getting strong enough to protect myself'. Mark thought with a chill running down his spine.
" I've also heard about the exploits of your first son and his sister, I'm sure you're very proud". The patriarch Bjorn said with a hint of envy in his voice.
" You mean Ronald and Idia, well they have a long way to go". Clan master Adonis said but anyone with eyes could sense the pride oozing from him. "You're children are also excellent for their age, your daughter already a 2 star rune master and your son has reached great mastery of axe force and is on the cusp of comprehending axe intent". Clan master Adonis said while also acknowledging the talent of the frostheart siblings.
" That's true but hasn't your last son done the same?, I think heard he's also taking rune mastery as a side profession". Patriarch Bjorn said with an inquisitively.
Mark could feel his skin crawling as those words were said, he could feel the gaze of everyone in the room especially Gunnar, who looked at him with eyes filled with battle intent and he a bad feeling started welling up from his heart.
' Oh God please, protect your dear innocent, handsome as son'. Mark prayed in his heart.
" How about our kids spar a little, I'm sure they could learn a lot from each other". Patriarch Bjorn proposed.
' There it is, I knew I wouldn't pass this night unscathed '. Mark thought mentally weeping.
" That's not a bad idea". Clan master Adonis said while giving Mark a teasing smile. " What do you guys think?". Clan master Adonis asked.
" I have no objections". Gunnar declared.
" Do I have a choice?". Mark asked resigning himself to fate.
" No, you actually do not". Clan master Adonis said while smiling coldly.