Refining the Heavens 4 (炼天四)

Chapter 33: Dark Hall Plot (Part 3)

Although their presence was suffocating, they looked at Tommy with cold sweat running down their backs.

The Red Ghost gingerly lifted Relestia and brought her back to his side, which he then promptly returns her into the middle of the Crystal Valve. In their mobile training ground, there will be plenty of energy to power the seal.

When Tommy returned from the crystal globe, he discovered the ten SSS Rankers had dipped their knee and faced him.

Hall Master & the Ghosts: "The Dark Hall recognises the Snowdrifts and Lord Kairos' authority as guardian. We shall protect the Crown Princess and restore her to her rightful place."

"Splendid," Tommy smiled, "Now, it's time to visit the palace for my medal, and then I need to get back to the frontlines quickly.

Say, what excuse have you lot thought up about this 'emergency'?"

It would do poorly if the Dark Hall's urgency in recalling Tommy caused the Devilheart family to be cautious.

Hall Master: "Don't worry, we have prepared a suitable reason for this. Purple, did the Devilheart family send anyone to invite Tommy back?"

Purple: "They sent Earl Biyo."

"Hmm, that willy fox? And how did you reply?"

"I said... Hur Hur!"

Tommy: "....."

Hall Master: "Then, things will work out."

Tommy pinched the top of his nose bridge in dismay. Honestly, this level of intellectual guesswork isn't to his liking.

He isn't slow witted, but simply prefers a more straightforward take on life.

No doubt, if Kairos is here, he would've already understood what they are talking about.

The Hall Master seeing him getting increasingly irritable quickly explained, "While the Dark Hall had been working in line with the directions of the Devilheart family, we are definitely not of the same faction.

A little strife between the Dark Hall and the Devilheart family for troops are more believable. Moreover, Lord Tommy, you are also part of the Dark Hall on the official papers."

Tommy: "I see, you wish to snatch the control over the Frosthral forces from the Devilheart family?"

"Indeed," the Hall Master nodded.

.....

"Given the time, Tommy should be on the way to the Palace. It should be a couple of days before he can return to the frontlines," Kairos commented.

"Will it be dangerous?" Edward asked. The Devilheart family will do what they can to take over command of the Frosthral army that was subdued. According to their past practices, even if they throw Tommy into the torture chambers, it wouldn't be too surprising.

"It should be alright. Otherwise, we can just re-enact what happened to Jones at Silent Lambs empire," Alan suggested causing the three others to roll their eyes.

"Looks like our swearing ceremony will be delayed," Jim sighed.

"Swearing ceremony? Like a ritual to shout out vulgarities?" Alan asked with eyes sparkling.

"I meant the ritual to make us actual sworn brothers, but yep, I prefer what you suggested," Jim said.

Kairos and Edward: "....."

.....

While waiting for Tommy's return, Esley had a meeting with the leaders of Snowdrifts.

In a war tent, the two groups faced each other over a large table. All who had some sort of rank or authority were present.