As Uta and Stella climbed the winding hill toward the grand estate on the town's high ground, a tension-filled air accompanied their ascent. The sprawling mansion of the town's lord stood as a symbol of order amidst the chaos that had defined their recent days.
"Do you think Goo will be there?" Uta asked with a hopeful glint in his eyes.
"Who's Goo?" replied a guard, his face contorted with suspicion as he looked Uta up and down.
Realizing Uta's casual tone wasn't helping, Stella quickly stepped forward, forcing a polite smile. "Apologies! We're here to request an audience with Lady Glass. It's regarding a matter of urgent importance about the monster we defeated a few days ago."
The two guards exchanged wary glances. Finally, one of them grumbled, "There was a report about outsiders handling that monster. Wait here while I confirm."
