"They are still considered children, just abnormal ones," explained Gillian, smiling at Z.
"Don't lie to me. You two have a background with each other. Explain to Mavislin," said Raiyen, folding his arms in anger.
"Sorry 'bout the lie, kids. Z is one of us, never one to side with the humans. He'd just so happen to be the same batch as Ysabeau and me when we went for the tryouts in the Congregation. A best friend of the Angry Man."
"He knows Baldwin?" asked Mavislin with excitement.
"Yep, an old pal of mine," replied Z.
"He sort of tricked the humans into thinking that he is a pastor, otherwise called 'Father' of the Church," explained Gillian.
"An Illusion Element?" asked Mavislin, interested in the topic.
Z shook his head.
"Not really. It's called Void's Emergence, the power to recreate any physical or spiritual type of object. This includes people's perception as well. In a sense, it is vaguely like an Illusion Element, but it's much more powerful. An Illusion is something that has been recreated and can't be touched."
"Void's Emergence objects are replicas of the articles chosen by the Mage using the ability. The objects made can be seen, touched and wielded by others in combat."
"So, are you going to accept the two's performance in battle as an apology?" asked Gillian, looking at the big-sized Mage.
"How can I say no to a Time Boy and a Valkyrie?"
Gillian glanced at the sky.
"We should get going, it's Ysabeau's turn to cook. Would you like to come with us, Z?" asked Gillian.
"Wait! Why are we inviting an enemy human into our haven?! Won't he betray us?" asked Raiyen, in which it earned a smack from Mavislin.
"He is far from human" yelled Mavislin, angered at the Time Boy.
As time go by, Mavislin's speech was beginning to improve. For better or for worst, it was up to the Time Mage to decide.
"Look, I have faith in Gillian's words. Whoever is a friend of Gillian's or the rest of us, is allowed to be in the Old Chapel," said Mavislin, leaving for dinner.
"Careful now, those words might just end up backfiring against you," warned Z, grinning.
"I did not say he could be my friend. I don't trust you, just yet. Make no mistake when I show some form of kindness," said Mavislin without turning back.
"I'm just helping because no one could hear our pleas."
With that, the group headed into the forest to eat dinner at the Old Chapel. She rang the bells at Ysabeau's room, indicating guests were here.
"You seem happy to finally meet Z," said Gillian, lightly patting on the Old Chapel's walls.
"So this is where you guys disappeared to after the fall of the Congregation," said Z, looking around.
"Well, the village did say that they made this for us. So why not put it to good use," explained Gillain.
"This place looks grand, I'd rather live here than that Palace over yonder," commented Z, enjoying the Old Chapel's design.
"Are you done eyeing the thing, Snow Cap?" asked Baldwin, standing at the front door.
"Well, it is the first time I've been here. Let me get a chance to be mesmerized for once in these few hundred years, Angry Man," commented Z, taking his time to get into the building.
"At the very least, ask the kids to hurry up or else the food is going to get cold."
With the mere mention of food, the two kids sped up by using their powers, causally knocking Baldwin off from his feet. Z gave a loud chuckle as he pulled the Angry Man out from the grassy plains.
"Gillian was right, they are just kids," said Z, smiling like an idiot.
"I've heard the news, you went easy on them, right?" asked Baldwin, sweeping off more grass and dirt.
"First off, asking a Lost Mage to unleash their full powers in an enclosed area is suicidal. Not only I would've decimated the entire area, but I might also end up harming the security of this place."
"The Congregation had already toppled a month ago and it was hell to fix all the problems. I don't need to handle another feud again," explained Z, heading into the house.
As he sat down with the rest of the group, he felt some form of warmth that he had missed within his realm. Sure, the man had been invited to luxurious dinners before from the village people. But not one like this.
People from around and across the Universe, different planes and of unknown origins, gathered to eat a simple meal of the day. Seeing how the young Valkyrie was playing with a Time Mage and witnessing a Dark Mage trying to discipline the two kids.