Chapter 102. New Ideas

"Well? Friends?" Klainer asked and sat down at the table they were occupying, grabbing himself a glass and pouring himself one. "I guess we have reason to celebrate, right?" He said arching his eyebrow.

Théo sat down and poured himself a drink and was joined by Thelis and Callisto.

"You prepared my son for exactly this moment, right?" Théo said suspiciously.

"I don't know what you're talking about, my brother. I prepared your son for war, and even then, because he asked me to." Klainer said flatly.

"Father! Do you think I'm an influenceable fool? I made my choices. You are free to go back on yours." Thelis said angrily.

"Maybe, you didn't realize.... Klainer can be quite soft with suggestions..."

"As I said, you have the right to go back on your decision, but I won't allow you to insult your host like that!" Thelis said starting to get up, but Klainer h