บท 206: Black Market

Alex, however, felt a flicker of optimism. His ability, while still a mystery, offered a glimmer of hope. He couldn't reveal his secret just yet, not until he understood its full potential.

"Let's start small, Tell me about your relationship with the council. Do you think they might have any information about the necklace's disappearance? Perhaps someone saw something, heard something suspicious."

Rylan's lips formed a thin line. "The council and I… let's just say we don't exactly see eye to eye on most matters. However, if they think the king might be involved, they might be willing to lend an ear."

A mischievous glint sparked in Maya's eyes. "Then perhaps retrieving your necklace could be the key to gaining their audience, wouldn't you say, Rylan?"

Rylan sighed, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "Maybe, But before we get ahead of ourselves, Mr. Five needs to prove he can find this necklace. If he does, then we can talk about the council."