At the time, Ayu had offered him a dismissive wave and a calm, confident reassurance.
He had told Noah that every move they were making was part of the Grand Guild Master's grand, overarching plan and that he didn't need to worry about the consequences.
Trusting the Arch Magus's word, Noah had stayed silent and followed the plan, and sure enough, they had descended upon the central courtyard with the frozen, three-horned demon exposed for every single adventurer to witness.
Even now, Noah knew the scene he had caused would have already become the talk of the entire city.
The image of the renowned Arch Magus Ayu and the mysterious, masked enigma known as Mr. White openly transporting a captured demon would be traveling through the streets faster than any courier pigeon.
It was a massive, public spectacle, a declaration of war that couldn't be rescinded.
Noah sat back, feeling a complex mix of emotions stir within him.
