The group stood in silence, the weight of the situation sinking in. They had been on the verge of embarking on a journey to find Maria, guided by Yala's knowledge, only to have her whisked away by the Summoning Ruby Stone.
Lyon clenched his fists, struggling to come to terms with the sudden turn of events. "Goddamnit old man, why do you have to say that."
"What? Say what?" said the librarian with his brows furrowed.
"You were setting up a flag and it sailed," said Lyon.
"What the hell are you talking about?" the old man scowled. "How is this even my fault, she got summoned back to her homeland— presumably."
Lyon sighed, "Now what."
"You could go to the Elven Empire," said the old man. "After all, they are your allies."
Cecile contemplated before adding, "Not all are our allies, it would be dumb to expect them that way."
"Ah, now I see why Lyon could even maintain an empire of his own," said the old man nodding at Cecile.
