Back in the grand hall, Alister stood before Lady Aiko, close to a table where the remaining members of the White Comet gathered for the event, all waiting for the Union branch director to start the strategy meeting.
She adjusted her glasses as she gazed at Alister skeptically, proceeding to ask, "Where have you been, and what were you doing?"
Alister paused for a moment, locking his eyes with Lady Aiko's. He let out a sigh before saying, "I was having a chat with the Berserkers' Guild Master."
His words caused Lady Aiko to narrow her gaze slightly, her eyes becoming somewhat intense as she asked, "What were you talking about?"
Alister waited for a moment before he spoke in a slightly serious tone, "That I would prefer to keep to myself, if you don't mind."
Lady Aiko felt slightly insulted by his tone and wanted to say something when Yuuto called out to her.
"Enough with that, Aiko. The branch director is already climbing the stage."
