You Messed With The Wrong Man (2)

It seemed the Xyrans had taken the bait because not even an hour after 'arresting' Rea, Ashton received a call from them. Much to his surprise, as he picked up the ring, he saw Ibis on the other end. 

In Ashton's mind, he wondered whether Astaroth had fed a twisted tale to the Xyrans. Still, upon seeing Ibis's friendly expression, he realised Astaroth couldn't have been in contact with the Xyrans or else Ibis wouldn't have looked so relieved after seeing him. 

'Hm... I wonder what Astaroth has been up to if they hadn't contacted them yet,' Ashton wondered while waiting for Ibis to say something.

"Where were you!?" Ibis shouted through the device, the intensity causing Ashton to avert his gaze from the communicator.

"Is that all you have to say?" Ashton rolled his eyes. "I was expecting a different greeting from the Xyrans after one of their esteemed leaders tried to off me."