Transmigrated as a Ghost

Chapter 1054: Chapter 1054 Machinations in the Shadows

In a long, dimly lit hallway that did not have a single window, three cloaked individuals were walking towards a large set of double doors.

One of them was in the lead with two other two trailed slightly behind and off to the side. From a single look it was clear to see that the individual up front was in charge and that the other two were acting as guards.

"I'm going to wring Vaughn's neck if this isn't important. I was in the middle of an important ritual when he called this stupid meeting." The person at the front grumbled.

From her voice, she sounded like an innocent young girl, but her violent words were anything but innocent.

"Lady Mara, this gathering was approved by three of the Eminences. It would be impossible for you to refuse as one of the six. Plus, it was not just Lord Vaughn, Lady Camilla has a matter of the upmost importance to discuss as well. This meeting would have occurred even without him bring something to the table." One of her attendants said.

His deep voice and large build that was easily seen even through his cloak showing that he was a strong individual.

"I know that already, Draegan." Mara snapped back at her attendant.

She was mostly irritated simply because she did not like Vaughn. He had rubbed her the wrong way ever since they first met.

Still, she could not just bail on this meeting. Her position would not allow it.

"Lady Mara, if you want, I could use my powers to 'inconvenience', Lord Vaughn." Mara's other attendant said.

Unlike her first attendant, the second one was clearly a woman. Her large cloak failed to hide her sizable bust, and a bit of pink hair could be seen coming out of her hood.

"Yes, I might just have you do that Usi. It will be a good way to show him what a capable new subordinate I've obtained." Mara said, a sinister grin on her face.

At this point the conversation between the three of them ended, as they had reached the large set of double doors.

There were no guards of any kind posted, but the doors opened automatically when Mara stood in front of them.

Beyond the doors was a large round table, that had six seats around it. Five of them were currently filled, and behind each of the occupied seats were two attendants standing at the ready.

Mara confidently walked into eh room and sat down at the single empty seat, while Draegan and Usi stood behind her.

"And here I was beginning to worry that you weren't going to show, Mara. But I suppose better late than never." One of the other seated individuals said condescendingly.

"Yes, well, some of us actually have important work to be doing. Unlike a failure like you, Vaughn, I've been getting results."

At Mara's barbed response, one of the individuals standing behind Vaughn took a step forward, but with a quick wave from his master he stood down.

"Looks like you need to keep your dog, Argus, on a tighter leash. I did not say anything untrue, so there is no reason to get upset with me." Mara said haughtily.

The tension between Mara and Vaughn began to heighten and were on the verge of exploding, when another of the seated people spoke up.

"That's enough out of the two of you. We're here to discuss important information that is vital to the success of our plan. If you two want to quarrel with each other, you both can do so afterwards."

"Fine, Camilla. I'll behave if he does." Mara said, glowering at Vaughn.

"Very well, there is no point in getting upset with a child." Vaughn said, smirking at Mara.

Thankfully the two of them kept under control and did not lash out again. Allowing the meeting to finally get underway.

"So, do you want to go first, or should I?" Camilla said, addressing Vaughn. The two of them were the ones that had called this meeting to disseminate information to the other Eminences, who were the top of their organization.

"I shall start if you don't mind?" Vaughn replied politely.

Nodding her head, Camilla indicated that she would defer to him.

"As much as it pains me to admit, there are some unforeseen elements that have proven to be nuisances in several of my operations. At first, it was only minor things that weren't worth mentioning, but they've now foiled two very important plots. If not for them, our King may have already been able to appear in this world."

"We've already heard about your multiple failures. Why does it matter to us if some people are getting in your way? Deal with them yourself. Don't get us involved with your problems." Mara said, frustration in her voice.

As heads of their organization, they were in charge of operations within certain territories and rarely got involved with each other. She saw no reason that any of them should worry about Vaughn's issues.

Naturally the other Eminences were in agreement with her, but Vaughn had called this meeting to stress the danger those that had been getting in his way were.

"You would be correct normally. But these individuals pose a threat to all of us. In fact, some of my little birds have told me that they are currently marching towards one of your schemes, Mara. Recently they left Borealia and arrived in Houten. If you're not careful, they'll unravel everything you have been working towards."

Vaughn then pulled out a dark silver orb from his sleeve and placed it on the table.

Once he took his hand off of it, the orb rolled to the center of the table and projected several images into the air for everyone to see.

For a few moments the Eminences and their attendants scrutinized the images, before two of them enlarged and covered up the others.

"Among their group, these two are the ones that have been the biggest headaches. My niece, Mrazivý Borealia, and her husband, Marcus Ferrous."