Overlord Niall made a few notes and then put the notepad away.
"Alright, I will arrange for proper Acolytes to join your team while they are in the city. I am looking forward to great results from you, and I will try to keep the annoyances away while you're all settling back into the civilized life for a bit.
Is there anything else that you're going to need right away, other than somewhere to stay? That has already been arranged, of course. The Archbishop wants your team close, so he has arranged rooms at the Cathedral."
Karl laughed. "It's always the Cathedral when we come to the Capital. If I was there any more often, I would end up with my own room."
"That can likely be arranged. There is a separate building for high-ranking Elites, next to the Inquisition dorms. You're a Monarch now, so it wouldn't be unusual for you to rent a room there to always have a place to stay in the Capital. Even Johann and Ahmad have rooms there, though they also have houses nearby." Niall explained.
"Oh, that does sound like a good plan. I will have to find out the costs and arrange something. The dorms in the Cathedral aren't terrible, but the lights out policy is a bit strict."
The Rogue laughed at Karl's complaints. Indeed, the Cathedral did shut down very early so that the pious could pray in silence for a few hours before sleeping. But if you weren't on a pilgrimage, it was an extremely early bedtime.
"Why don't I call them over now? There should be someone on duty."
Karl nodded, and Niall went to the phone on the wall to make a call, requesting an agent for the Ranking Elite dorm, as well as accommodation for two new Royal High Priestesses, who would be confirmed later in the day and the two visiting Royal Rank Elites.
Lotus and Tessa would get permanent rooms here by default, as well as wherever they were assigned when they were no longer travelling with Karl. Karl suspected that nobody was in too big of a hurry to make them quit that mission, as they had gained so much already, but eventually, they would all want some downtime with no violence.
[No violence?] Rae asked in Karl's mind.
[Minimal violence.] He amended.
[Still sounds boring. Can we leave yet? These people are annoying.]
[Return to your space whenever you want. I will make excuses for you when I'm done here.]
That was all the motivation that they needed, and everyone but Cara was back in their space within seconds. Even Thor.
That part was surprising, but the Cerro looked harassed and ready for a nap.
[You alright buddy?] Karl asked.
[Flash photography is evil.] Thor replied as he sunk his head into the pond lined with Holy Stones.
That explained a lot. Thor loved people, but like all beasts, his eyes were sensitive, and if they had been taking constant photos in his direction with the flash on, he would have a terrible headache by now.
The real question was what Cara was up to, and why was Karl so certain that it involved Lotus.
But he didn't have long to consider what sort of chaos those two might be causing. The representative from housing had already arrived, possibly from outside with the welcoming committee.
"Monarch. It is an honour to meet you. I am informed that you would be interested in renting a unit at the Ranking Elite apartments." The slim man greeted Karl, before adjusting his poorly fit budget suit and taking a seat to spread out an array of diagrams and pictures.
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