The Beginning of the End (2)

'I should've figured that the Information Guild wouldn't be open at mid night,' thought Gray as he opened the door to his house.

His hair was still stained red, and pieces of dried blood dropped to the floor as he walked into the kitchen.

"Oh. you're back," commented Gray as he saw Tesse standing in front of the door, holding herself in a saddened demeanor.

"F-forgive me master," replied Tesse, kneeling in front of Gray as he approached her.

"I don't know what you're going on about, but get some rest. We're going raiding tomorrow. Perhaps we might even take on a tower floor," said Gray, the last part more a thoughtful murmur than actual words.

"I-I failed you. I was unable to clear the ruin raid. Y-your contract might be terminated," continued Tesse, tears welling up on the rim of her eyelids.

"Oh, so that's it? Hmm, it seems you still aren't strong enough to delegate tasks by yourself," said Gray, scratching his chin.

"Perhaps you require more tr-"