New Alliance

"So... what's the project?" Elduin broke the oppressive silence after a moment.

These Guilties excelled at making people uncomfortable. Ever since everyone had taken a seat, they'd been staring at each other, squinting like they were in a cowboy showdown. Jeanie, Trash, and the two Rank-A adventurers who were enduring the awkward atmosphere barely dared to breathe.

"Good question." Jake cracked a phony smile. "Wyatt, what's your reason for being here? Let me guess. Our plans are pretty similar. The big question is, are they complementary?

Wyatt swirled his wine glass aloofly, then resting his ageless crimson eyes on Jake, he put all his cards on the table.