Chapter 274 - The Ark Of The Velvet Pearl

"And we have to be careful, we can't underestimate our opponent. The Final Dance of the Flower Element has the same effect as Gillian's 'Memories Of Nobody'. If used correctly, I wouldn't stand a chance against it either," warned Mavislin.

After being ignored, Gab decided that it was time for the group to get out of the area. With Mavislin dressing up with an evening purple casual dress with flowery patterns and Bryan accompanying her with a suit and tie, they set off to find the Velvet Pearl.''​​

"I hate navigating in this place..." complained Mavislin, as they walked around the streets.

"I thought you have a good sense of your boundaries?"

"There's such a thing called 'sensory overload'. And besides, I have a keen sense of hearing, not sight. So any small movements from a distance away are considered loud to me. Imagine a setting like this, my ears would've been bleeding by now," explained Mavislin.

"But you can identify the man that you met before in this crowd?" asked Bryan, buying a pouchful of trail mix.

"Yes, but he isn't here now. Let's just head to the Velvet Pearl first," said Mavislin, stealing some of the man's trail mix.

Bryan sighed as she gave a sly grin. The two made their way to the Velvet Pearl and Mavislin could distinctively hear Clement's voice once more. And the whiff of some meat cooking.

"I smell seafood..." noted Mavislin as she closed her eyes.

"Is it Mussels? I'd kill for some right now," said Bryan, eyes sparkling.

But Mavislin was more interested in the design of the whole building. It stood out from the usual huts, just like what the map had shown. But Mavislin did not expect that the dome would look bigger than normal.

It also had a single, thin metal rod sticking out from the top of the dome. And the building's color is the reason why it was titled 'Velvet Pearl'. The whole place reminded her of those bars that her mother once forbade her to go to.

The duo neared the entrance, which was decorated with the theme of velvet. It felt a bit like her mother's old palace since velvet was known as the color for royalty back in Valokia. Two giant wooden doors were wide open. The two stopped right in front of it.

A man emerged from the darkness. He wore a velvet suit with a magenta tailcoat. It felt weird since humans weren't supposed to wear such things. His hair was wet and styled up. He adjusted his tie before greeting the two Mages.

"Ah, welcome, welcome! Might I presume that the gentleman over there was the friend that you were trying to introduce last night?" asked Clement, as he straightened out his tailcoat.

"Yes, he would be my close friend that we spoke about. Might I say that this place is truly grand? I simply adore the color you have chosen for this place," answered Mavislin, curtsying.

"Velvet is the symbol of royalty, as we treat all guests as such. That includes beautiful girls like you, Lady Mavislin," answered Clement.

"How flattering, I hope you treat the girls here equally as well."

"They won't get treated like royalty but the Elite will get the finest of things. But I don't ill-treat my girls," explained Clement.

"Hello, I am Verna," greeted Bryan, bowing down.

"Isn't Verna an odd name for a man to have? You don't look like a girl to me," said Clement, inching forwards.

Bryan's eye widened as he tried to protest.

"Ah! No worries, I'm pretty sure a strong and handsome like you would be able to help me out in this small business," said Clement, giving a big, wide smile.

As the happy man ushered them to follow, Bryan whispered into Mavislin's ear.

"I think I will have a hard time getting along with this guy," said Bryan.

"Why? He is such a nice person. And he is fully human, he won't stand a chance against us," answered Mavisslin.

"For some weird reason, I feel like I've met him before," said Bryan, staring at CClement.

"Need any more assistance?" asked Clement, feeling two eyes drilling into the back of his head.

"Nah. it's just that you look familiar," mumbled Bryan.

"Well, I'm well-aware about the Five Kings and what they are up to. As for the world of Mageecraft, I know nothing about that. And if I did, I would've called someone in that area to help out," said Clement, opening a door.