The other Hunters in the castle's courtyard were in the midst of their own discussions when they suddenly quelled their facial expressions and turned to look at the aged man who was walking towards them with a beautiful maid by his side. The maid in question was one of the Lord of this city's personal maids and thus was a demon noble that held a higher status than most of them.
The Hunter Guild Leader walked proudly through the courtyard that was well lit by magic lamps and the brightening sky, with a pose that befitted a man of his status even though he was a bit more relaxed than what actual Noble etiquette demanded.
He arrived before the Hunters and grinned while stroking his long white beard. Some of the Hunters seemed affected by that but most of them had no response as the old man chuckled and said:
