Our journey to the intended hotel took a little longer because of the distance travelled. However, all the tiredness was immediately paid off after seeing the hotel where the meeting between the Six Elites and the representatives of the four noble clans was held.
Reinhardt walked ahead of the five of us and said, "Let me take the lead this time. Considering that I also come from one of the four noble clans, the discussion will proceed more smoothly if I take the lead in this meeting."
I'm just a new member, and so is Lichtalia, who just joined a few months earlier than me. We both leave troublesome things like negotiations to seniors like Reinhardt.
Fang and Vivianne didn't mind it because they knew that the four noble clans were troublesome people to talk to. Besides, Reinhardt also came as a representative of the Zephyr Magic Academy. Of course, he knew what his position entailed. As for Rilyco, no one bothered to ask for her opinion and she didn't even care.
The hotel door opened, revealing the magnificent splendor inside. A hotel that only the wealthy could enjoy, and tonight, the hotel has been booked, and no one are allowed inside except for the Elite Six and the representatives of the four noble clans.
Seeing that the awaited guests had entered the lobby area, a hotel staff immediately guided us to a room where representatives from the four noble clans had gathered awaiting our presence.
On the way to the designated room, I said to Lichtalia, "Lichtalia, do you feel like this place feels a little familiar?"
Lichtalia nodded. We felt like we had seen the style of the room inside this hotel before, but weren't sure where we had seen it.
It was at that moment that Vivianne cleared her throat and said, "You are not mistaken. The entire room in this hotel is built in blend of classical and modern styles. Including the lobby and the hallways. The owner of this hotel is an important member of the Blanch clan. The reason why you feel like you have seen this style of room before is because you have been to my testing room in the Hall of Armament."
For the first time since we arrived in the capital, Rilyco became interested in something and asked, "Vivianne, isn't the Blanch clan a spellcaster clan that focuses on the business of creating magic tools and magic weapons?"
Vivianne nodded in agreement but added a little, "Yes, but in recent years our clan has also started doing business in tourism and entertainment."
As usual, Fang adjusted his glasses while reminding us that the room we were heading to was just ahead.
As previously discussed, Reinhardt took the lead and led the way in the upcoming talks.
When the door to the room was opened, we saw several people had gathered and immediately turned their gazes towards the six of us.
One of them, who seemed to be enjoying a cup of tea, smiled and said, "We have been waiting for your arrival, Six Elites. Then, let us discuss the division of tasks and group right away. I am sure that you also want all of this to pass quickly and to immediately go to your respective rooms to rest."
After those words came out of his mouth, now six representatives from Zephyr Magic Academy and four representatives from the four noble clans sat facing each other, separated only by various delicious foods and drink that had been prepared by the hotel.
"Since some of us may not know each other, let's take a moment to introduce ourselves. My name is Axel Lightsworn, and I am the eldest son of the main family of the Lightsworn clan. Standing beside me is my retainer, Silva Norva. I want to clarify that the reason we brought our retainers is to expand the team helping with preparations for the upcoming autumn festival. It's important to involve our trusted allies to ensure the festival runs smoothly, don't you think?"
I could guess the meaning of the introduction that Axel had just done. It was clear that there was a conflict between Axel and Reinhardt. Especially from Axel's tone full of pressure when he said that he was the eldest son of the main family of the Lightsworn clan. They probably involved in a conflict within the family, probably fighting over the position of the future clan head and such.
I subconsciously shook my head and thought that living as a member of a noble clan must be difficult.
It appeared that Axel noticed the movement of head and the expression on my face, which made him smile warmly on the outside but coldly on the inside.
"Ah, I'm sorry, but I've never met you before. Are you a new member of the Six Elites?"
Instantly, everyone turned their gazes towards me, who had just tasted a piece of bread that had been prepared in front of me. Being the center of attention immediately made me surprised and choked. Luckily Lichtalia moved quickly and gave me a glass of mineral water, but because of the incident, the other members of the Six Elites seemed to sigh in disappointment. The image they were trying to maintain had been destroyed in seconds because of the small incident that just happened.
Despite the representatives of the four noble clans looking at me as if I were a clown, I attempted to maintain professionalism by responding, "I apologize for my initial reaction. I was taken aback by the sudden spotlight and may have appeared flustered. To answer you question, yes, it's true that I am a new member and was just appointed as one of the Six Elites by Principal Merlin this morning."
Reinhardt also continued, "Aside from him, we also have another member who has just joined the Six Elites for three months. I hope you don't look down on them because they are our new members. Both of them is genius and have great strength as a spellcaster."
Meanwhile, one of the representatives of the four noble clans began to look at me seriously, before finally deciding to ask a question and drawing their attention back to me.
"Hey, is it just me or have we met before?"
Given such a question, I also began to pay serious attention to the figure in front of me. At that moment, I finally realized the identity of the person in front of me, and it reminded me of the fact that Arcane was one of the four noble clans.
The reason why I could forget that Arcane was one of the four noble clans was because of my solitary nature, considering my physical condition was very bad for a spellcaster, and I was always teased by other clan members for not having parents, which further strengthened my solitary nature. That solitary nature made me feel indifferent and never pay attention to everything around me seriously. Although my nature has changed a lot since I met my teacher, Charles, who always looks positive in various situations.
Being stared by many pairs of eyes, I tried to smile as I greeted him, "Hi, Cousin. It's been a long time since our last meeting, isn't it?"
After hearing my words, the figure in front of me looked at me in great shock. For me, it was natural for him to be astonished. Of all places, he never expected that we would meet again this room and this kind of situation.
"You are, Ace?!"