Changing the Tides

Elliot was standing right in front of the gate of Madam Locraine's mansion. The good mood given to him by the Creator's Heart gave him the energy to wait there, even when the sun was burning his thick skin.

It was still past lunch and the guard said Madam Locraine will arrive a few hours later.

"Come back later, kid," the guard said. He was starting to feel awkward while letting Elliot stand in front of the gate. The guard was stationed on the side of the gate where a small guard house was located.

"No, I'll stay here and wait," Elliot said. "The sun don't do anything to my skin and I don't really mind standing for hours on end because I'm an Adventurer. Don't worry about me."

"I'm worrying about myself though," the guard whispered. "Fine, you can come in but you have to stay at the lobby. The guards and the Rogues will be watching over you. One suspicious move and you'll be kicked out. You understand?"