...The Weird Combination...

Dylan's words hit Mei so hard. She has known for all her life, that the Mirror is very important but like Dylan said, it has been hidden like a useless object.

" Is this mirror the key to a treasure? What if Dylan was lying? But he already gave it back to me and he asked me to accompany him. What if he was right and this mirror will lead us to a treasure? I always wondered about its utility and the reason my grandfather asked me to protect it with my life while it is just a medallion made from bronze. I will go with him and see if what he said is true or not. Anyway, I won't lose anything. the mirror will always be in my possession. "

Mei run towards Dylan and Sarra to catch up with them:

- WAIT FOR ME! I WILL GO WITH YOU.

When she got closer to them, Sarra backed off immediately.

Mei glared at her:

- Don't worry, Sarra. Though I hate you and I want to kill you so badly, I won't do anything to you. I already gave my word, and as an honorable witch hunter, I will never take it back.

Sarra wasn't happy that Mei will accompany them, but she decided to act rationally. She was ready to do anything to save her husband.

- WELL, THE HATE IS MUTUAL. I hope you can understand that witches are not wild animals that you can hunt and slaughter the way you want. Keep that in your mind.

The mood between the both of them was tense, so Dylan tried to lighten it up. He put his hands on their shoulders while smiling:

- Calm down, both of you. We have, now, the same goal. Even if you can't get along, try to not ruin the mission.

The two of them turned their heads and walked away.

Dylan sighed:

" What a weird combination! A witch, a witch hunter, a human, and a monster in the same group! It's going to be hard. I feel like a big storm will hit us soon. "

After making sure that Sarra and Mei won't attack each other, for now at least. Dylan went to pick up Laila. She was still waiting for Dylan while being worried sick about him and Sarra.

" Where are they? Why Dylan didn't come back yet? Did something happen to him? What if Mei harmed them? She is out of her mind. I can't stay any longer here. I must go and see what's going on. But Dylan told me to not leave no matter what! Damn it, what should I do? "

When she was in deep thought, Dylan took a glimpse of her.

" She looks very worried. Is she this worried about me? "

He smiled, then he put his hand on her head gently:

- Stop worrying, I'm back like I promised you.

Laila jumped right away and hugged him:

- THANK GOD YOU ARE OKAY! I THOUGHT SOMETHING BAD HAPPENED TO YOU!

Her body was trembling like a leaf, Dylan held her tight to comfort her:

- I told you everyone will be okay. Nothing will happen to anyone under my watch...come on let's go.

Dylan took Laila out of the bushes and then she noticed Mei. She panicked and hid behind Dylan:

- M...Mei is still here!

- Don't worry, she won't attack us. In fact, she will accompany us.

- WHAT! ARE YOU SERIOUS?

Dylan told Laila everything about their deal with Mei. Laila was a little bit relieved, but she could sense the tension between her and Sarra. She leaned toward Dylan and whispered at him:

- I think this is a bad idea. Can't we just borrow the mirror?

- That will never happen. This is the best option we have if we want to keep up with the mission.

Mei glared at Laila:

- Are you a witch as well? Just tell me the truth, I won't attack. I know that it is a shameful thing to admit.

Sarra tried to hold herself back from smacking Mei on her head.

" This little brat, I hope I won't run out of patience before finding the clue. "

As for Laila, she became very angry. She stepped forward, then she pulled Mei from her ear.

- AOUCH...STOP! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

- HOW OLD ARE YOU AGAIN? HOW COULD YOU TALK TO SOMEONE OLDER THAN YOU WITH SUCH DISRESPECTFUL MANNERS? YOUR GRANDMOTHER IS VERY GENTLE AND RESPECTFUL. DIDN'T YOU LEARN ANYTHING FROM HER?

- LET ME GO!

- I must answer your questions first, right? I'm not a witch, but I wish I was. Just like Sarra. She is such a wonderful and strong woman.

- ALRIGHT, LET ME GO.

Dylan could barely hold his laughter.

- Pfuuu

Though Laila was afraid of her, she didn't keep quiet when Mei insulted Sarra.

" I think I shouldn't worry this much. Laila will be able to monitor this girl. "

- Come on, let's go...