Preparing to leave the Northern Continents IV

Lord Malan spread his muscular arms wide to embrace Michael into a bear hug. Since gestures like this would strengthen the bond between them, Michael too embraced Malan without avoiding the hug. Gaya searched the hall for Nathen but weirdly no one could be seen in the hall except two guards who quickly left the room after they entered.

"I heard you made a friend out of House Kane," Lord Malan asked, releasing him from the hug. Then Malan acknowledged Gaya's presence by patting her on the shoulder.

"Word travels fast huh Lord Malan"

"Very" Lord Malan who recently reached the Core Strengthening stage gestured at them towards the sofas. Various beverages including wine and ale were placed on a round table in front of the sofas.

"Help yourselves out" Lord Malan took a glass for himself before pouring the ale into the glass. Michael nodded as he poured the grape juice into two glasses. He took one glass and handed over the other to Gaya.