“The time remaining for the preparation phase is about to end.”
Phoenix observed the distant sunset and turned to check the watch on her hand. There was less than 10 minutes of the 24 hours of preparation time left.
Their group was hiding beside a clump of rocks, located at the edge of a forest of stones. There was a large stone covering their backs.
Monster stood atop the large stone. He was responsible for keeping watch.
Phoenix and the others were standing below. Sawakita Mitsuo and the others were standing together behind Phoenix.
The old man was in fact, holding onto a cup of hot tea, which he slowly sipped.
His subordinate, the middle-aged man had produced a red clay pot to cook tea.
“Drinking a cup of fragrant tea in such a cold weather is a magnificent form of enjoyment,” said Sawakita Mitsuo who put down the cup of tea. He fanned himself and said, “Guild Leader Phoenix, do you want a cup?”
