Chapter 47 Clyde's Unlucky Day

In a stoned wall room that's almost looks like an antique museum due to the numbers of paintings and sculpture an anxious elf pacing from left to right. A bullet of sweat can be seen on his forehead, dark eyes and unkept hair which is a clear sign of sleepless nights. His attire doesn't match his appearance at all.

'What's happening? Sylvia is never late.' says by the anxious elf inwardly.

*THUMP* *THUMP* *THUMP*

"Enter." says by the anxious elf after hearing a light tapping on his door. "Any news about Sylvia?" he questioned.

"My apologies master Clyde we didn't hear anything about Sylvia for the passed three hours." replied by a young male elf that wears a full black attire that and a mask that covers the lower half of his face.

"Didn't I say not to disturb me if its not about Sylvia!" shouted by the anxious elf while throwing the goblet his holding at the young elf.

The goblet flew at the direction of the young elf hitting him on the head. He can easily dodge it but chose not to.

"M-my apologies master however there is a more urgent matter at hand." replied by the young elf. "Camilla Crow has been spotted at one of the nearby restaurants." he added.

His bloodshot eyes widened. More sweat builds up at the anxious elf's forehead. His pacing became faster.

'Great more bad news. What's that bitch doing here?' says by the anxious elf inwardly.

"Observe her make sure you..."

Before the anxious elf can finish his order. Another elf that wore the same attire as the former rush in his room.

"Hah... M-master hah... Camilla Crow is in the garden!" says by the young man that's trying hard to catch his breath.

'Fuck! Does she knows? Did Arthur got captured already? No, no, let's test the waters first.' says by the anxious elf inwardly.

"Gather all the shadow unit and wait for my order." says by the anxious elf while trying to regain his composure and fix his looks. "You, lead me to where Camilla is." he ordered while pointing at the panting young elf.

The two hurriedly left the room. Clyde's mansion is huge. Calling it a fortress is more fitting than calling it a house. The two almost took five minutes before reaching his garden where Camilla is waiting.

An assortment of flowers and herbs fill the garden. The mixed scent is quite pleasant to the nose. There's also a small pond that houses different kinds of fish that he keeps as a pet.

A table is located at the center of the garden where a silver haired woman is sitting while sipping a tea. She holds the cup without an ounce of elegancy, she looks like she can't be bothered with the pleasantries and traditions.

"Lady Camilla what a surprise! May I ask what is your business with me?" asked by the anxious elf with a respectful tone. His previous unkept appearance was instantly change into a look the befits his status.

"Cut the bullshit Clyde, go sit down." replied by Camilla while stuffing her mouth with different elven snacks.

'Does Arthur really messed up?' says by the anxious elf inwardly and proceed the seat in front of Camilla.

"You have an impressive underground network Clyde I'll give you that." praised by Camilla. "However you're not the only one that can easily gather information." she added.

The anxious elf's previous state is starting to come out once again.

"The second prince was kidnapped two weeks ago. If not for the King's order I couldn't care less about that brat and you know whose missing the same day?" says by Camilla.

The anxious elf knew the answer but he does not dare to say it in front of Camilla. He's trying to rack his brains right now to come up with anything that can get him out of this predicament.

"It looks like you have nothing to say. Fine I'll continue. One of my loyal subordinate saw Arthur and an unknown elf near the capital, the same day the second prince was kidnapped." says by Camilla.

"Would you be so kind and tell me what's Arthur doing with an unknown elf during that day?" asked by Camilla while helping herself to another serving of tea.

"M-my apologies Lady Camilla my shadow unit was tasked on a different mission during that time." replied by the anxious elf. "Don't worry I'll do my best to assist you with this matter." he added.

"Isn't that convenient?" asked by Camilla with a sarcastic tone. "What's so important that the best shadow unit in all of Zirracania was mobilize in a single mission?" she added not expecting an answer from the anxious elf.

"Work with me here Clyde. You're not really making this easier for me and you." says by Camilla with a threatening voice. "I'm gonna ask once more." she added while repeating the question.

'Will this bitch really attack me inside Venundarr?' says by the anxious elf inwardly.

"O-once again Lady Camilla as much as I want to answer you unfortunately I do not have it." replied by Clyde.

The impatient woman took out a sword from her spatial ring and point it towards his neck.

"M-may I kindly remind you Lady Camilla that were in the vicinity of Venundarr." says by Clyde.

"I'm a forgiving person Lady Camilla turn around now and I'll forget that his ever happened." added by Clyde putting all of his faith to the Hallows Guild.

However the silver haired woman just smiles at him without lowering her sword.

"How about I ask you another question instead. Who do you think will win in an all out guild war? The Hallows Guild or the Magus Guild and the Duskfall Guild?" asked by Camilla with a smug look on her face.

"H-have you lost your mind? Do you think the protector of Zirracania will ignore all of this?" replied by Clyde.

"Yes." answered by Camilla with a confident tone.

She is not wrong. They have a justifiable cause. They only need to tamper some minor details and they can turn this assault into a call for action with the second prince in mind.