The argument about who was Mark's favorite wife continued for several more minutes.
Ely, Aria, and Alice argued in a circle that had no end, repeating the same arguments in different words while the volume slowly climbed.
Meanwhile Rose stayed seated beside Mark on the fountain, enjoying the spectacle as if it were a play staged exclusively for her entertainment.
And Yuki was standing a few meters away, looking in another direction, completely oblivious to everything.
Mark, for his part, tried to stay out of the argument, until he suddenly spotted two figures approaching from the side street.
Sarah was walking at the front at a relaxed pace, with a rolled scroll in one hand, and behind her came Zilu, already calmer than before.
"Looks like they're bringing the map," he said, getting up from the fountain. "I'll go get it so we can leave as soon as possible."
He began walking in the direction of Sarah and Zilu.
