It was the only explanation he could think of. Galahad Blackwell already had misgivings about the master being a Ginehart so it was impossible for him to agree easily to a deal that the master would present. Linius shook his head and sighed. He couldn't believe that even his uncle would fall for the master's tricks.
Cygnus stopped walking and looked back. He stared at the man who had his thoughts in the open. "You really don't think highly of me," he commented after hearing the man's thoughts. He fully turned and glared at the general.
"It's the truth though. You have tricks that none of your targets can escape from and I believe that you also have the ability to compel them if they do not agree." The general shrugged his shoulders because it was not surprising anymore that the man could read his mind. "And I also know that you did not come here just to visit or to sight see."
The master scratched his head and shook his head. "We only came here to look at how things are going. It's not like we are here to cause any problems."
"That is difficult to believe, master because wherever you are, there will always be trouble and you even brought with you Vain." The general was not convinced and he would surely keep his eyes out to watch them.
"If that's what you want to believe then I won't force you any longer." Cygnus turned back and walked forward.
Linius on the other hand did not speak and followed behind. He walked beside the master and silently they returned to the base. Their base was divided into two areas, the area where the tents of the heroes were located and the area where the soldiers were.
From the looks alone, one could already tell the difference between the two groups. One was pristine and orderly with all their white tents in order while the other was the normal military tents that came in black color, easy to assemble and easy to disassemble. Cygnus looked at both of the areas but he still preferred the part where the soldiers were having fun.
They've already lit a fire and started to roast some meat and some of them were already pouring drinks. They were eager to celebrate the success of their leader because it was something they should celebrate and flaunt. They would make sure that the heroes would envy them.
"Bring out our best meat!" one of them shouted just as the heroes arrived at their base. He even smirked at their direction which only earned him a glare. He brushed it off and even raised a glass of beer towards them. fr eewebn ovel.com
Cygnus followed the general to his private quarters in the base where Mr. C and Vain were already waiting for them. It did not escape the master's observation the look that the general sent in Vain's direction. He chose to ignore it and instead look for a place where he could sit down. freew(e)bnovel.(c)om
Linius remained silent for a while but his focus was on Vain. This was the first time that he would see the child once again after the battle and after they were sent for the mission. He looked more human right now. The bloodlust and the dark power that was oozing out from him was also gone and now he looked like a normal twelve-year-old boy.
He was actually glad that he looked normal because no one would be able to suspect his true identity. It was better this way but still he needed to keep an eye on him, well on them to be specific. "Now that you are here, I can't just send you away and I know that even if I do that you won't do as I say." He finally spoke.
Cygnus grinned because the general already knew him to that extent. He clapped his hands and gave a thumbs up to Vain who answered him with a simple nod. At that time, one of the servants who went with them to cook came in and served several dishes for the general's guests.
"General Ginehart, the soldiers are waiting for you outside and they said that they would like you to join them," the servant relayed the message with her head bowed.
"Tell them that I will be joining them after a short rest," the general answered. The servant left and not even a minute passed when another person entered the tent.
"You are really here!" Lieutenant Arc Lisbon exclaimed when he saw Cygnus. "I didn't believe it at first and it turned out that it's true! What brought you here?" He couldn't help but ask them.
"We only came here for a visit and will be staying for a couple of days," Cygnus simply answered, which earned him a nod from the man. "Why don't you join us for lunch, lieutenant?" He offered which Arc gladly accepted.
They ate lunch with gusto and after that the lieutenant led them to the quarters they would use during their stay. After a brief tour, Arc left them on their own and returned to the general and to his duties as the man's right-hand man. Mr. C familiarize himself with the people who were working as cooks for the soldiers while Cygnus and Vain continued to walk around.
After dinner, Cygnus sent Vain to sleep while he on the other hand went to join the soldiers in their celebration because his brother would join them later. He was offered some beer and meat which he gladly accepted. He even enjoyed the stories that the soldiers were sharing as he laughed with them and listened to them.
Instead of lingering outside, the heroes who were still outside returned to their own tents and would try to shut off the noise from the outside. The party started early and it continued until the night fell and blanketed over the base. The soldiers were singing and dancing even though some of them were already drunk. Cygnus enjoyed the party and while doing so he couldn't help but look at the place where the heroes were.
It was silent as if there were no people in their tents. Cygnus didn't think that they were this stiff and uptight. Since they were persistent in playing dead, he would make sure that they won't forget the night too. He stood up from his seat and silently went to the other side.
He stood there for a moment in daze before he lifted his hand and opened his palm. A small blue fire appeared on it and he stared at it for a moment. He watched as the flame danced on his palm and it even flickered a few times before it silently stilled. Cygnus then lifted his head and his gaze landed on the nearest tent from him.
He suddenly grinned before he threw the fire on his palm at the tent. The tent immediately caught in fire and it awoke the hero who was staying in that tent. It also alarmed the other heroes who came out from their tents with their swords drawn. They thought that they were under attack.
The celebration on the other side also halted when they saw the blue fire and the laughing Cygnus on the side. He was admiring his work and it looked like he was not satisfied because another small fire appeared on his palm once again. He started to look around and when he saw another tent, he threw it in its direction.
One of the heroes used water magic to drench the fire so it died before it even reached the targeted tent. Cygnus frowned because he did not understand why his fire was put out. He materialized another small fire and tried to burn the tent again but his efforts were futile.
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