Arriving at the old man's mansion, Moon was escorted by the butler to Tom's office. The moment he knocked, Tom's voice called out from within, telling them to come in.
They exchanged warm greetings, and then Tom got to business.
"So, how was the gate? I know it was under your combat level, hardly a challenge for someone who just cleared Rivergate. But it's an easy way to bank contribution points, and honestly, the better gates are all spoken for right now. Figured you'd rather take an easy one than sit idle."
Moon nodded. "It was fine. I mostly used it to train these two." He gestured to his companions that strolled behind him, examining the room curiously from their spot. "Gave them some real combat experience against the beasts inside. Worth the trip for that alone."
Tom nodded, and then his gaze snapped toward Mirage and the small turtle at Moon's side. His eyes narrowed, and he slowly rose from his chair, walking around the desk toward them.
"Something wrong?" Moon asked.
