"Uhmm". Floria cleared her throat reminding them that they were there for a reason and not to praise Lucian.
" What is the name of your group of bandits".She added
"Exphylia Belivex's the name, we're actually not bandits, we're mercenaries, but without any quest we've gone broke so now we have to result to this, so please hand over any valuables". Varian replied.
" if you were to hand over some money or valuables, no need for anyone to get hurt".Alouis who had been quiet all this while said while adjusting his glasses .
"You seem confident in your skills ". Floria eyed them and continued
" Why don't we make a bet, if you are able to beat just these three of my guards "
She points to two boys and a girl looking around the age of ELX (Exphylia Belivex) or slightly younger.
Continuing, she added
"I'll give you thirty million and a year worth of food but failure results in a quest ".
" A quest?".Everling asked warily
"Yes my boss needs some help with something, if you fail then I'll take you all to her including your friend on that rooftop , deal or no deal ".
At the mention of Sally they were initially shocked but quickly recovered .
" Deal".Varian replied on behalf of all of them as they prepared their weapons.
"Wait, have this first". Floria handed each of them a cup of coffee.
*How generous*.They thought within themselves.
Back to the present
"What mess did you guys get into now". Sally asked as two guards showed her into the room where her teammates where tied up in.
They hung their heads in shame and refused to speak.
The guards untied them as Floria walked in and said
"Follow me".
They followed her and passed through several doors before getting before a golden door.
"This is Bryan, Vincent and Lucy,". Floria introduced the three guards which they fought earlier.
Afterwards, the three guards removed the masks on their faces and ELX saw that they were all around the same age.
Floria knocked and a quiet 'Come in' was heard.
" Please be extremely quiet until spoken to".
"Good evening madam, I've brought them". Floria said as they walked in.
"Welcome Exphylia, nice to meet you I'm Katherine Verun". The chair swung around and a young lady was seen sitting on it.
"isn't she too young to be called a madam". Lucian asked but instantly regretted it as Floria stepped on his left foot and squeezed it.
'Ouch'
"No, Floria please leave him be, he's right afterall, you see my mother is supposed to be the one sitting here but sadly she vanished that's why I need you guys help".
She sighed and continued
"Exphylia Belivex I have a very important task for you all".