Inside the temporary camp.
"Thank you both for your help, this is your reward." Viscount Henry smiled as he handed two heavy bags of gold coins to Elise and Sulfur Vine.
"Thank you, Lord Viscount."
"Thank you, Lord Viscount." Elise slightly bowed, still puzzled, as she looked around again and asked, "By the way, why haven't I seen Mr. Rein?"
"Well..." Benest stepped forward and said, "Miss Elise, Mr. Rein has some matters to attend to temporarily, but he should join us in at most two days."
Matters?
Elise still looked puzzled.
Meanwhile, Meredith stepped forward and whispered a few words in her ear, causing Elise's beautiful eyes to widen as she covered her mouth in shock.
It was at this moment that Quasi-General Gregory approached Henry and quietly said, "Lord Viscount, the Griffins have arrived. Perhaps we should return to the Royal Capital; the Necromancy Crystal isn't very safe here."
