Ilya shook Her head because she didn't know. It was only at this time that Zach realized something, a yellowish-white object stuck between the doors of the Vanders house.
Because the night was dark and there were no lights on in the place, Zach had a little trouble identifying the object.
then he leaned closer only to find that it was a neatly folded piece of paper. Zach didn't think much as he reached for the paper. Unfold it quietly.
on paper, black ink shows writing that is quite clear, with the help of moonlight.
"28 lanius street, Baldem Inn, room number 14"
Zach turned to his wife with a confused face. Ilya tilted his head as he confidently said, "That's uncle's handwriting"
Only then did Zach realize that this was the meeting location. "Mr Vanders isn't around and perhaps has more important business to attend to and left us this?" Zach asked a question.
"But why not just go straight to the house, the distance is not far and even very close..."
"Should we go to that place?" Zach turned to look around.
Ilya also thought for a moment before giving a small nod. "This meeting is very important for you, it's impossible to miss" Ilya said emphasizing that they had to go.
After a brief deliberation, Zach finally came to the decision to leave. The distance from Green Grass Street to Brown Street is 30 minutes walk. Due to the serial killing problem, nowadays it was very rare for horse carriages to be active at night.
This was also the reason why they decided to depart quickly, in order to arrive on time.
They walked by the side of a lonely road, the street lights that lined up to help them know the right direction. After exploring with Vanders, Zach already knows where the Brown Street area is.
The atmosphere at night is quite quiet, although there are still some activities that are still running. But compared to an ordinary night, this is much less.
Zach has to dodge the patrol several times to save time. If they were to deal with the police or Gatekeepers on patrol, it would take some more time.
After a silent journey, they finally arrived at the Lanius Street area. It was a busier place than any other place. "The choice of place for this meeting is very good. Because it tends to be crowded, people's suspicions about the gathering that is happening are becoming less and less."
At this time, Zach suddenly felt goosebumps when he saw a bat perched on one of the buildings. Staring at Zach with burning red eyes as if staring straight into Zach's soul.
Zach tried to look away and fell on the bigger inn. It has three floors with each floor having its own balcony.
On the sign right beside the door was clearly written, "Baldem's Inn"
Zach didn't jump right in when he first looked around. When glancing into the building, you can see several people chatting casually occasionally joking and laughing. They enjoy drinking like thugs.
At this time, a man came from behind Zach And Ilya, He patted Zach's back as he said coldly "What are you guys waiting for, come in"
Zach turned to see who was patting him, it was a big man, eyes sharp as razors and had a big nose. He was wearing a black suit that covered most of his muscular body.
At this time Ilya whispered to Zach "I know him, he is a member of the Boreas clan. Known for having a bad temper that's why he was sent to Vandash Town to do a job"
"Teodore Boreas" Ilya told Zach.
Zach felt like he understood this, as for why Theodore knew that they would also be attending the meeting for sure because Ilya was also recognized by them. "From what I know, Ilya is the direct granddaughter of the Clan head" Zach muttered.
After observing, Zach walked following Teodore from behind.
Entering the place, Zach could clearly feel the pungent smell of liquor. The first floor of the inn is usually used as a place to eat or rest. And the habit of drinking like this has become a tradition in the Stonefield continent.
Zach walked past people with strange looks upon their arrival. They weren't members of the Boreas Clan, and were just regulars at this inn. That was why their gazes showed exaggerated action as they stared at Ilya who was walking slowly.
Zach, who realized that, was a little irritated when he grabbed Ilya's hand and held it up to the 2nd floor. "Their gazes were like predators on the prowl..." Zach muttered while glancing occasionally downwards.
Faintly, Zach could hear them clicking their tongues as if they were really disappointed.
On the second floor, then there is a corridor that stretches backwards to show several rooms on both sides.
"Room 14" Zach muttered this line as his gaze swept across the room.
As Zach's gaze was trying to scan the room, Teodore's deep voice was heard. "Room 14 is on the top floor"
Zach was first taken aback before feeling dumb, "...He will also be attending the meeting, I can join him" He muttered self-deprecatingly.
On the third floor, at the end of the corridor, there was a room that was bigger than the other rooms. Usually used for small parties among the middle class. It showed the number 14 on the door sign.
Theodore knocked three times before casually opening the door.
Zach glanced from behind, the room was not very bright with only a faint glow from the lantern above the big table. It was so large that it was almost the size of Zach's current living room.
Inside there were already several people gathered, occasionally joking and chatting seriously. Maintaining this cycle, the room came alive amidst the dim light.
As Zach stepped inside following Theodore, a sneer fell on him.
Some were filled with curiosity and some with envy, some showed excitement and others didn't even notice.
In the room, there are chairs available, there are 15 chairs in total with a large circular table among them.
Zach chose a seat without further ado. It was only when he sat down that he let go of Ilya's hand. The clock above the entrance reads 7:50.
The observation stopped there, no questions asked or even further judgement. They returned to their respective conversations as if nothing had happened.
"They clearly recognize Ilya, does that mean they also know about me? For some reason this situation makes me shiver. It would be better if you open a chat with me or ask anything, I've prepared some answers" Zach muttered keeping his expression calm.
Until the time was right, there was no sign of the meeting starting. Zach was used to this kind of thing. "This is more or less similar to the Gatekeeper meeting with the Captain."
At this time a knock sounded from the door, as a middle aged man with an eyepatch like a pirate walked into the room. The atmosphere became different, the gaze shifted towards the people who came. It's more than when Zach came around.
It was then that Zach recalled an important piece of information, "A Guardian will be attending a meeting" Zach matched that information with the reactions of the members of the Boreas clan when the man entered the room.
He is the guardian of the orthodox faction Zach came to a conclusion.
The man sat on one of the chairs.
After a short time, the meeting members finally gathered even though two seats were still empty. At this time, a middle-aged man who had scratches on several sides of his face stood up.
Zach observed "Putting the scars on his face aside, I feel familiar with that face..."
Ilya pulled Zach's sleeve while whispering. "He is my father's biological brother. In short he is my uncle"
Zach has an epiphany when an illusion of Jack Miller's face appears in his mind. Matching with the standing man, Zach smiled inwardly.