The Clock Tower Parade

Chapter VII: The Meeting

Bickslow was running as fast as he could in the hallway. When he had heard that he was being called for, he immediately left his work and ran to the next tower.

A lot of things had been running through his head and he was nervous and scared just even thinking about the person that was calling for him. When he had arrived, he opened a door and in front of him were a flight of stairs. Just looking at it, it made him uneasy inside.

With all the strength he mustered, he stepped on the first step and followed by the next one and the next one and the next one. A few long minutes, he had arrived, panting. Before he entered the room, he made himself first presentable and when he was calm, he knocked at the door. He waited for a response coming from the other side.

"Come in." a voice answered.

Bickslow held the doorknob and pushed the door open. Many eyes were looking at him as he entered the room. As he walked Guilem who was sitting across the room, he did it with confidence. Well, at least he tried to. He was assessing the situation right now. It seems like they were having a meeting. When he had stood beside him, he introduced Bickslow to the ones seated before him.

"Gents, I'd like you to meet Bickslow Mecre. He is one of my most trusted colleagues. I expect that you'll get along well with him." He said.

They were looking at him with sharp eyes. If looks can kill, he would probably be dead by now. Yet, he acted that it was fine. From what he can see, these people seem to have the same rank as his colleague. They looked familiar is what he thought. But he couldn't point out where he could have seen them. There were seven of them sitting across Guilem.

"Now, gents. Introduce yourselves."

The Clock Tower Parade

Chapter VII: The Meeting

The first one from the right stood. He had a better build among the others. He was wearing a dark green suit and in his pocket was attached to it was a gold watch. Everything that he wore seemed brand new, his shoes that were all shiny, his belt and his watch. His pockets were bulky and it came into his mind that this person must be so rich. When he smiled, his part of his teeth were in gold. When Bickslow saw it, he was rather surprised. Why would he wear such a thing as this? However he brushed this matter inside.

"It is my pleasure to introduce you to myself, Sir Bickslow. I am Avi de Ris I am the Eiefe of the sixth district." Ave de Ris greeted. Bicklsow bowed. "de Ris."

Afterwards, next to Ave de Ris, was another man, who had the same build as he had. He was wearing a purple suit that was little different than Ave de Ris. His suit was in purple in color and he looked fancy in what he was wearing. He had a cane in his hand and wore a monocle. He had a proud look on his face.

"My name is Ir Gleuisse. I run the first district. It is because of me that the Elde district have flourished. I am also an owner of the manufacturing building over there. If not for me those worthless rats would have died!" Introducing himself as he stated his achievements. He said it proudly with his hand on his chest. Bickslow fake a smile, the Eife's attitude was just to much to hande.