Everyone made their way out of the concrete labyrinth that had been Elliandra’s prison for the past day. They had many questions about what this place was, and about the red pixie’s motives. However, those question would have to wait until they returned to the city, and tracked down the coin-sith. They weren’t in a huge rush, since it was no longer under the red pixie’s control, yet there was still a chance something bad might happen.


    They headed straight for the Mages Union, and were allowed into Naomi’s office. Se seemed to be taken aback by all of the fairies who had arrived with Holden, but took it in stride, choosing to focus on the urgent looks on everyone’s faces.


    “You all seem tense,” Naomi pointed out. “What’s going on?”


    Holden pulled the jar with the red pixie out for Naomi to see. “For starters, this is the one responsible for kidnapping Elliandra and all of the other officials. Also, there is a coin-sith we’re looking for who was involved. Though he was under the influence of a curse.”


    “A curse? Cast by this pixie I’m assuming?”


    “She’s a high pixie. Used some kind of curse to control all of these fairies, and said coin-sith, too.”


    Naomi glowered the red pixie while tapping on the jar. “So, you’re the one causing al of this trouble. I assume you’re also the one responsible for killing the tavern owner that our poor Durik was initially held responsible for.”


    The red pixie glowered back at her. “You know an awful lot, Lady. Who even are you?”


    “The director of the Mages Union. And Chrimoria’s strongest divination mage. Your crimes cost me a small fortunate in materials. So, I’m looking forward to seeing you put away for years. Depending on what we dig up, you may even find yourself facing the death penalty. That is if you truly are the one responsible for killing Sia Reinouse, and now Halrick Ironborn.”


    You could be reading stolen content. Head to Royal Road for the genuine story.


    “He was fund dead?” Holden asked.


    Naomi somberly shook her head. “Yes. Just last night. Alwin was on the case. He should hopefully be-.”


    As if on cue, Alwin came sauntering into the room. To everyone’s surprise, he wasn’t alone either. Sable, Atticus, Naomi, and the fairies all looked absolutely awestruck, while Holden, Mathias, and Durik just scratched their heads in confusion.


    “Hey, Alwin,” Holden said. “What’s with the big black dog following you?”


    Alwin tilted his head in confusion, then recalled Holden couldn’t use magic. “Oh, that’s right. This is a coin-sith. Just like the cait-sith, they just look like regular dogs to anyone who can’t use magic.”


    Holden blinked, and then he suddenly noticed a purple gem embedded in the coin-sith’s head. “Oh, geez. You really are like Sable?”


    The coin-sith wagged its tail and started panting. “Sable,, is that the cat. Hi, cat.”


    Sable closed his eyes, and playfully stuck out his tongue. “Hello, dog. What happened? How’d you end up with this elf?”


    “He found me after I suddenly felt the red pixie’s hold over me break. I was in the middle of following a police captain at the time. Alwin happened to be talking to him when I regained control.”


    “Wait. We’re you following Captain Wynhart. The captain in charge of precinct seven?”


    Alwin scowled. “He was. According to this coin-sith, the captain was involved in fairy trafficking. Though I don’t know whether or not his claims are legitimate.”


    “This is a little too convenient,” Holden said in disbelief of their sudden fortunate.


    Alwin crossed his arms. He knew exactly what Holden was thinking. “Sometimes lucky coincidences just happen. Just enjoy the easy victory, and don’t think too much about it.”


    Naomi sighed at Alwin’s statement. “I guess I’ll be investigating the police captain. Holden, Sable. And the rest of you who helped them out. Thank you. Durik, Alwin, and I will take care of everything else from here.”


    With that, Holden, Sable, Mathias, Atticus, and Elliandra all left Naomi’s office. The red pixie was left with her. The fairies and coin-sith stayed as well to provide Naomi and Alwin with as much information about the red pixie and her activities as possible.