Chapter 79: Mercenaries and Adventurers

Inside, Nia was leaning in her chair, holding a glass of water over the table. Her face was calm, but the water stain on her clothes gave her away.

Trying to act calm, she asked Anom, "Are we up?"

Anom nodded. "Let me tell you about our first objective before we depart."

"I hope we didn't interrupt your meal." Loreana suddenly said as she started acting like the polite host she was; she clearly considered it her responsibility, one that needed special attention, considering that the two girls were an important part of their plan to alleviate their crisis.

"It's fine." Kristin said as Nia followed up, "We were done anyway."

As they all set down, Anom began telling them about the urgent objective that was his priority:

"We have to delay, or possibly cancel, the marriage. The Handler family must not be allowed to continue with their plan. Only then will I be able to put my mind at ease and leave for the capital."

He looked at Nia and Kristin and asked, "You two are fine with the arrangem