Crowne entered the guild. Yesterday he did not have the chance to meet Ruth because her meeting with Marquess Orion lasted until night. Today she had already arranged a schedule to meet, but it was in the late afternoon.
In the morning, Crowne came to the guild. He kept his promise with Lyrica, Gorhan, and Meya. He walked toward the same table. But as he walked in that direction, he heard the voices of several people whispering and laughing. When Crowne turned his head, they immediately stopped and looked away.
Crowne felt that something was strange, but he ignored it. He sat in the same chair as yesterday, waiting for Lyrica's party to arrive.
"I thought I was late. Turns out they have not arrived," Crowne said as he looked around.
He then leaned back and began resting.
**
However, an hour passed, yet Lyrica, Meya, and Gorhan still did not show up. Crowne turned toward the entrance door, but there were no signs of their presence there. Crowne felt a bad premonition.
