“Cancelled.” Solis stated.

The receptionist nodded her head.

“Why?” My voice screeched as I question her.

“Well, Aspene is currently short handed.” The receptionist responded.

“Short handed?” Solis muttered with a soft voice. “That should not happen. Aspene stops taking mission two weeks before Spell’s blizzard.”

The receptionist ears pricked by Solis's insight, she responded, “ that would certainly be the case but they can not decline Lord Andri now.”

“A request from Lord Andri.” I was dazed. Why would someone halt their own profit, especially Morana?

“Yes Lord Andri. Normally Lord Andri hates when something is delaed but…”

The receptionist looks around. “They say Lord Andri’s a precious artifact has been stolen. He has gathered most skilled people to get it back.”

“Which artifact?” Who could be so daring to steal it? I could not bring myself to ask the last question.

“That's the point, nobody knows.”

“…”

“…”

Both Solis and I look at her with a flabbergasted face.

“Nobody knows?” Solis questioned, for once her face carried other emotion than a smile.

“Umhu. Only those assigned with the mission have any idea.” The receptionist had started to clean the selves.

“And I was so excited to see Rosemary’s performance.” The receptionist adds.

“Who are the select few?” Solis bowed closer and questioned

The receptionist looks around and gets closer to the table, “Members of Aspene including Rosemary and the member of the temples.”

Both Solis and the receptionist backed down.

“What will we do now?” I question Solis.

“What can we do besides waiting for it to reopen. ” Solis was calm rather she made an effort to look calm.

I looked around to think of something. My Brian isn't working.

I was alone in my inn room.

In the end, I could not think of anything. But I did end up buying a dagger.

After we left the Rosemary's, Solis and I seperated. Solis said she had errand to complete.

“Bright with the light.” With my word my wand started to glow.

I was currently checking my new wand by performing some basic magic.

To think Spell’s blizzard had cancelled. I get up from the bed and look outside the window.

A tall house stood before the window. The narrow road looked small. The houses were cramped together. Like a string dolls, people were dancing. Grey sky lit dimly by sinking sun.

A disgusting sight. Humans still disgusted me, no matter how hard I try to act kindly towards them.

“At least the air smells sweet.” I mumbled looking at the window.

Every human possesses a scent depending on the strength of their magic. They could hide it…. But I am a dragon. I have enhanced scent.

A mere human can't possibly hide their strength. There are two possible cases.

One Solis doesn't have magic. And for a priest I doubt it.

Two she isn't a human.

Talking about Solis, she was entering the building. Besides her stood a man in brown plain clothes. He had pink hair with violet eyes.

They were headed here.

“knock.”

I opened the door. There stood Solis and pink hair man.

“Twilight, I want to introduce you to someone.” Solis spoke in a monotone. “This is Alexis. Alexis, this is twilight.”

Alexis had a bright smile. A contrasting appearance to Solis's dull facade.

“It is an honor to meet you.” Alexis had a voice that would screech if he spoke loudly.

“He is a priest in the temple. We are friends.” Solis said almost interrupting him.

Alexis had a flowery sweet smell. A high priest.

Could Solis had shared similar status. A possible case. She did meet a prince.

Disgusting even among humans. At least I have an awful experience with them, priests.

I tried my best to hide the disgust in my eyes. I smiled softly as I could. “The pleasure is mine.”

“He is a part of Lord Andri's team.” Solis liked to talk for him.

Then couldn't we ask him to portray our message. Solis looked at me.

“He hasn't met Lord Andri. A butler carries Lord Andri's message to them.” Solis continued. “He agreed to introduce to his team.”

“Well we do need some help.” Alexis stated calmly.

During our conversation, we had entered the room and sat on the chair.

“Help?” I questioned.

“The thing is the artifact that has been stolen is a cursed artifact.” Alexis muscles tensed, his magical aura felt a bit poised. Almost like he is scared.

“To be more specific, Curse of dark moon.” Alexis said as calmly as he could. Solis and my face tensed up.

Curse of dark moon. A curse that allows a person to gain emerse magical power. The catch only a person who practiced magical arts for 500 years or more can wield it.

The item with this curse emits a very strong magical aura. And the fact that they can't find it.

Alexis continued, “And most importantly not a hint of the artifact’s magical aura can be felt.”

Hiding a aura takes a lot of a person. Someone with emerse magic control is wielding it.

“The artifact is also an enhancer in itself. An A grade artifact.” This situation worsen with each of Alexis’s words.

“They could probably destroy this country any moment.” Solis stroked her chin.

“Is that the reason the artifact hasn't been revealed to the public?” I questioned.

Alexis had a fake bright smile on his face.

“Why tell us?” Alexis eyes had darken.

“Because you guys can help us.” Alexis started to play with his medium length curled pink hair.

I stared at Alexis.

“Am I wrong, Mister Twilight?” Alexis violet eyes looked relaxed. His voice wasn't as high pitched as before. “You have strong senses, don't you?”

Alexis had a soft smile with bubbly face.

How did he….. No now that I focus.

“Is it your eyes?” Alexis tilted his head in confusion but I wasn't mistaken his eyes did have a soft aura surrounding it.

“We will help.” Solis hastily replied.

“Really I am so glad.” Alexis clapped his hand with a bursting smile.

I remained quiet. This is going to be really fun.