202 King Wilheim's Request

"King Wilheim, can we speak in private before we continue this conversation?"

The king glanced at the others in the room and nodded, leading Jack to the balcony. Once there, the king cast silence, making a barrier to keep anyone from hearing them.

"Please, explain this to me, Jack."

"You said I'm trustworthy, why do you say that?" asked Jack.

"I spoke with Argyle concerning you. Since he's now your father-in-law, I figured that he should know you well enough. After dogging him enough, he finally mentioned that you know Tralon from the Leisure Guild," explained King Wilheim. "I know nothing of the relationship between you and him, but so long as you're an acquaintance of his then I can trust you."

"Hmm… I know this is going to sound strange, but can you leave me alone in your silence barrier for a moment. I need to contact someone."

"Of course." Thinking it might involve the association, the king stepped just outside of the silence barrier.