“The Tulip Floral Guild isn’t merely a place for arranging flowers. This is a sacred mausoleum honoring the ancestors who rest beneath it.”  

Od led Theo’s group through the guild, emphasizing the sanctity of the location.  

He thought that reminding them of this holy site might make these brash individuals a bit more restrained.  

However—  

*“These muscle-brained fools!”*  

His efforts seemed wasted.  

Only Wellington nodded politely, while Ray yawned openly, and Selpard and Arin exchanged jokes. Theo appeared entirely lost in his thoughts.  

Od felt an intense urge to lecture them for hours, …