A promise of return

After Gary had disappeared, Ark was covered in sweat by the confrontation. He was subdued by fear and he was surprised at what he had said directly to Gary's face. He knew that Gary was able to squash him like a bug in an instant.

But something had come over him, maybe it was the fact that everything seemed to be going wrong in his life, but Ark had found the courage to speak up and say his true feelings against Gary.

After meeting up with Gary, Ark headed back to the castle and immediately called a meeting for the investigation team. Everyone was currently sat at a table in the dining hall in the castle. It was late and the sky was black so other than the few guards and maids there weren't many people around them. In fact, they were the only people in the dining hall at a table.

Ark had just informed them all of the messages that Gary had given.

"But why would Gary ask for a year?" Jack asked.