He stood rooted to the ground still shocked by the call he just received. Not many things could shock him. He was used to all the dirty tactics used by the people around him.
This time, he was utterly astounded. First, it was that call from his father who let him in on the condition of his sister.
Finding out that Arya was missing was a blow to Mark. He was responsible for her. He felt guilty for not being the elder brother that he should have been.
Mark witnessed the lethargic look on his sister the last time they were together. He had intended to ask her about it but before he could, an urgent matter came up and he left the country.
He was still not at home. Mark was in Vania. The island of treasures. The only kingdom where he was safe from the multiple assassination attempts he had faced throughout the year.