After a few drinks, everyone loosened up and started chatting.

Dalen asked, "Ms. Wesley, I've heard you're the Sword Union disciples. Are you here for the Combat Tournament at the Sacred Wrym Summit?"

Crystal nodded. "Yes, that's right." She was reserved and not much of a talker.

Ruby, the lively one, chimed in with a smile. "Dalen, truth be told, we're here because our guildmaster told us to.

"The Ancient Sage is hosting the Combat Tournament at the Sacred Wrym Summit this time. It's creat