Head Sage Yue finally managed to get hold of Mana and Raven a day before the first banquet. King Corvus and Princess Pica had been taken away by Rook for a private conversation (without Dawe and Enca) about the new development with General Aquila's token – and Head Sage Yue pounced upon the opportunity to grab Raven and Mana for a long chat. Azar, who was sticking to his Mommy and Daddy, naturally followed along.
For an hour, Head Sage Yue explained the various steps he had taken in the Moon Temple and the Pearl Kingdom to ensure that Raven would not have any trouble being accepted by them now.
Then he looked at Raven, as if expecting him to be bowing in gratitude for this "grand" blessing.
Mana and Raven looked at each other and burst out laughing.
"That's all?" Mana asked. "Do you really think that Papa and I will take Raven to the Pearl Kingdom with this kind of half-hearted attitude from you?"
