The agents were unconvinced by this plan. The only ones that seemed even remotely okay with it were Mordred and Compton who were wondering how effective it might be. Scott unlike the rest knew it could work in theory. The issue was getting it to work in actuality. He also knew Iscarat long enough to understand that he wouldn’t sugarcoat things. If it had a high enough chance of failing then he would say so.

“How about we get some rest for tonight. We can evaluate the situation in the morning when we’ve had a few hours to rest.” Scott said.

“That would be wise. It is rather late.” Mordred agreed despite not wanting to rest herself.

“Of course. Those from the Agency are welcome to stay here if Scott doesn’t have rooms for you.”

“Thank you, Mama Louise.” Mordred said.

“I can take Compton and Morded to my place along with Lou and Elysif. The rest can stay here.” Scott said with more authority than he actually had.

“Alright then. Compton and I will go with Scott. The rest of you stay here. Also a word of advice to those who have never been here before. Mama Louise is in charge and for the love of God don’t sleep with anyone!” Mordred said to the ten agents.

The agents all nodded in agreement as she, Compton, and Scott left the room. In one of the spare rooms Mama Louise has I was standing next to a couch that smelled rather strange. Since I knew what kind of place I was in I decided it was best not to sit on it. However, Elysif was sitting on it, desperately trying not to fall asleep.

Looking up I saw Scott, Director Compton, and Head Concil Mordred opening the door to the room. Scott looked like he had been throwing up as he did on our last couple of train rides. Surprisingly, Director Compton looked the same as Scott. Had they both been throwing up? Who knows. I wasn’t going to ask him that. Since it was obvious that they wanted to see Elysif, I nudged her shoulder. She popped her head up and looked around to see the three of them standing in front of her.

“I’m really sorry for leaving without saying anything.” she said as she stood up quickly.

“I can’t say what you did was okay, but I am glad you’re safe.” Scott said.

“We’re going to sleep for the night. In the morning we will return here to make a plan.” Compton said.

“Alright.” I said as we all headed towards the front door.

“There is some good news I wanted to share with you Lou.” Scott said as we walked.

“And what might that be?” I replied.

“You have been promoted to a three star agent.” he said with a grin.

“What?” I asked, surprised.

“Mordred here said that everyone who is participating in this is promoted at least to a three star ranking. Since you are still a one star it means you got promoted.” he said.

“...” Mordred just kept walking. She didn’t tell him I was promoted too but she wasn’t going to stop him since she did promote everyone else.

“So when do I get my new badge?” I asked.

“Oh, there is no new badge. You just get some stars placed on your old one.” Compton interjected.

“I see.”

“I do have something I wish to talk with you about whenever possible.” Mordred said.

“Of course. What is it?” I asked.

“It would probably be better if we discussed it alone.”

“Oh, sure thing.” I replied, unsure about what she could mean. I hope I wasn’t in trouble.

“So I assume that if Mordred is here then the Agency is taking my mother as a serious threat?” Elysif said.

“That is correct. Your mother has been alive almost as long as I have. I met her a few times when I was a knight of the round table. She also happens to know many forbidden magics. Some of which she passed to you. Thankfully you haven’t used any of them.” Mordred said.