"What's the matter, mother? No confidence in getting the support of the people who gather here?" John ridiculed.
"Right back at you. You have no confidence to win the coming war?" Linda asked back.
"Fine. Let's do it your way. Our bet will be the outcome of the coming war," John said. "So, seriously now. Where is your master? Don't tell me he is not attending this convention he organized, is he?"
"He will be here," Linda replied.
"What are you looking for?" John asked.
"Hm?"
"Don't play coy. Your eyes keep on looking around during our conversation. You are looking for something."
"You are overthinking," Linda said. At the same time, she received a message from Spring Crown who stood by her side.
"No need to search, I've looked around. Three are here, but the Themisphere King is not with this crowd."
"Maybe he is late?" Linda replied to Spring Crown, also using a message.
Spring Crown just shrugged for a response.
