Aftermath Of The Meeting

[00 Months: 13 Days: 14 Hours]

As the din of the meeting began to subside, I spotted a familiar figure approaching me 

It was good ol' Bernard. It still amazed me that I managed to get close to the Guildmaster of Terance, though I suppose that paled in comparison to my current social standing.

Despite his imposing stature, he wore a warm and friendly smile. I felt a sense of nostalgia as I approached him.

"Guildmaster Bernard," I greeted, extending a hand. "It's been a while."

"Ah, Luke," he replied, grasping my hand firmly. Before I knew it, he drew me closer, embracing me passionately.

"You've done well, lad! You really did it!"

I had no idea what he was talking about. Did he know about the Duke's condition? Did that mean he was also aware of the true nature of our mission?

'Well, he's a longtime acquaintance of the Lyma Family, so maybe that's the case…'