The Demon King's Paladin

Chapter 44. Summons

                                                                        John Ericsson Point of View

Before lunch, Anna mentioned that she had an appointment to attend, so she apologized to me and proceeded to leave after pulling a basket from her Mana Storage and handing it to me. After she left, I began to eat the contents of the basket. It was filled with different sandwiches they were great. After finishing the meal, I decided to visit Paula to thank her for her help yesterday. So, I got into my meditation position and began to relax. I used our connection as a key to enter her living space.

After traveling through the pathway, I was able to enter Paula's dwellings. It appears she wasn't there, so I decided to contact her through our connection.

" Paula, are you around? I think I'm in your house."

There was silence for a few moments, then a I heard Paula.

" ZZZ... ah juice....ZZZ"

"Well seems she's asleep. Maybe I should try leaving."

As I thought of this, I heard a rustling behind me. I looked and found Paula sleeping. I decided not to bother her and head back. As I returned, I opened my eyes to see Anna coming towards me. She seemed like she had something to say so I simply waited for her to arrive. Within no time at all she was in front of me. Anna bowed with a look of regret on her face. I started to speak to her.

" Anna, what's wrong? You look sad."

" Master... I must apologize to you. I have told a few people about your new contract."

" Who did you tell Anna?"

To my question, Anna answered. I wasn't too upset in all honesty.

" It's fine Anna, I probably would've ended up telling a few of them anyways. However, from now on, please run these things by me first so I can prepare properly."

" Thank you Master! I promise I will!"

" Good!"

After taking a few moments, Anna began to speak again.

" Also, as a consequence of my telling of your new friend... Well Mrs. Clearfield wishes to meet her. Will you be willing to Master?"

" Well, I'd need to ask Lily first, so give me a second."

After speaking to Anna, I start to concentrate on Lily's connection with me. Hmm? I see, so each contract feels somewhat different. Paula's feels like a quiet spring that is serene. Lily's feels like staring into a deep forest with hints of a sunset. I focused and tried calling for Lily.

" Lily are you there? I hate to interrupt but I have a favor to ask of you."

" Yes, I am here John. What is your favor?"

I explained it to Lily, and she agreed to being summoned. I turned to Anna and began to speak.

" Ok, Lily said its fine! Let's go to them Anna."

" Thank you Master!"

And like that we left. We entered a terrace that oversaw a vast garden. Seems to be a great spot to enjoy lunch with people. Maybe I should try this spot with Sarah for lunch one day. Regardless after entering the terrace, I noticed that I was receiving strange looks from a few people. a different look from each face. Mrs. Ashblade had a kind look in her eyes towards me... Maybe she still was thankful for what I asked of everyone last night? Mrs. Clearfield looked excited, seems she's the main reason we're doing this. Sharon, similar to last night, was glancing at me and looking away. Asha was doing something similar, only she was looking at me for longer periods of time before looking away. I looked at Sarah and she just gave me a warm smile. I decided to speak to break the ice.