At the Venue

"Just two days remaining for Exhibition," Sighed Sauren.He was sighing about same thing over and over again.First Zeph ignored him but now it was like this is going to continue if he didn't ask him about it.So annoyed,Zeph asked,

"So"

Sauren immediately turned spirited , finally hearing word he wanted to hear so much" So,we have to get some fresh genuine good clothes for the purpose,some perfume , accessories etc so that we don't look out of league in that gathering.

Moreover I'm saying it for your benefit because I doubt you Even attented a birthday party before "

"Well yes that's right.I haven't attended any party for record."

"That's why I am saying let's go to plaza market for purchasing few things "

"And who is going to pay for it ?"

"of course you, because I'm teaching you social etiquette.You can't expect a teacher to pay."

"Forget it ,I will go in these regular clothes"

Sauren facepalmed himself for having such bumpkin friend.Before he can again try to convince him Zeph cutted him off.

"Instead of buying,I think you should worry about invitation ticket which we haven't gotten yet "

"You are right .Boss looks honest but no slacking when it comes for our extra reward"said Sauren as he bumped his fist into his palm.

"Let's go now"

"No ,there are still ten minutes remaining"

If someone was present in forest ,they could have seen weird scene of two boys with naked upper body hanging from tree branch upside down and talking to each other while keeping their eyes closed in concentration.

It was exercise taught to Zeph by Makon for channeling elemental energy in reverse through whole body. when energy traces out its path in nerves and veins but in opposite directions,it causes much uncomfortableness but it is effective in increasing your energy capacity of veins and also help you in easier and faster movement of energy in your desired direction in battle.

Standing Straight is good for beginners but to tackle deep resistance inside veins ,one had to hang upside down from tree branches.First Sauren fell down several times due to sudden dizziness inside his body and head due to reverse flow of energy but slowly he got hang of it.Now when they have time ,both of them practices this method.

In Evening,Sauren and Zeph visited Mercenary corp again for getting information about their ticket but surprisingly they met Boss in reception hall himself.

"We were coming to you Boss , where's ticket for that exhibition?"

Boss smiled toward Sauren and invited them to his room."I was waiting for you to visit me so I can give you ticket and some details'

After being seated in office ,Zeph and Sauren were handed their respective tickets.But main banner to side of ticket was bearing flag of Mercenary corps.

Sauren got confused and asked,

"What's with this banner of eagles ?This ticket is for staff of Mercenary corps not for guests?

"Of course this is for staff not for guests because you will go with me as my staff members. "

"WHAT...we will be your sidekicks not actual guest?"

"Hmmm...'Sidekick'weird word, any ways What do you take that Exhibition for? I don't have authority to invite anyone I want?

You can only get these tickets because I am permitted to bring two close members from our corps bit due to your extra commission I promised ,I' m giving you this opportunity."

"Well this is awkward"sighed Sauren.I thought we are going as guests but now suddenly I feel my position slipping in gathering from equal members to handy man's.

Zeph slapped his back encouragingly,"Come on atleast we saved money we were going to spend on clothes"

Boss said Calmly expecting their behaviour"Of course as member you have to wear formal corps clothes.I will provide you that.So go now ,reach this office exactly at 5PM two days after .Event will begin at night ."

On the day of event at Mercenary corp building four people could be seen standing waiting for their carriage.

"May you should go now ,no need to see us off "said Boss smilingly.

May bowed and took her leave after wishing them good night.She was somewhat jealous of duo who got oppurtunity to participate in Event.

If they were not here in city, maybe today she would have been one waiting for that official carriage.

Sauren and Zeph were wearing same official dress of mercenary corps that is long black robe with red lines and black trousers and black scabbard to match.

On the right arm of their robe, Red eagle was drawn to indicate Mercenary corporation.Talons of eagles were black for both Sauren and Zeph but was golden for Boss.This indicated their positions in corporation.

After waiting for few minutes ,A luxurious carriage arrived pulled by Norse Horses .A huge Symbol of Gephyr City was on Carriage body to indicate its official Identity.

All of them got seated and carriage began to move at high speed towards Martial Hall.

After waiting for 15 minutes Carriage stopped ,

"Did we reach ?"asked Sauren .

His earlier cheerfullness was totally drenched with wearing of uniform.

"No it is gate check for Inner city"

Sauren hurriedly pulled curtain off windows just in time to see carriage leaving behind enormous gate with dense security .

Zeph was astonished with amount of security at entrance of inner city.Now In inner city,there were big and fancy villas all over the places .

All of them stunned the eyes with their luxurious nature .All houses were positioned in planned manner to give whole city organised look.Streets were inlaid with thick stone and There were carriages going here and there . People walking on footpaths were dressed in quite casual manner with most of them with expensive artifacts and weapons.

When Sauren and Zeph got out of carriage Zeph was no longer surprised with grand style of Martial hall ,he was gotten used to all luxuriousness in thirty minutes of their travel.He was once again returned to his calm state Whereas Sauren was somehow not astonished by all of the veiws .Boss observed their reactions and was surprised in his heart.

'They were able to calm themselves easily in sudden change of surroundings.....Also that Sauren looks like he has good and rich upbringing but Zeph by his nature and behaviour looks someone from reclusive background but still he was able to calm himself in front of such luxuriousness.

Normally kids of 19 or 20 were filled by emotions and got over excited over small things but this boy has good control over his heart.'thought Boss.

"Okay let's go in ,Now for good news you don't have to follow me for all time .Just stay for introductions then you are free to roam on your own.And also try not to pick fight with anyone."

Zeph and Sauren nodded and went behind Boss into Martial hall.