As the afternoon sun leaned toward the west, Dalahan City remained bustling, but Aldrian paid no mind to the commotion. He was now staying in the most luxurious inn in the city. King Douwin had offered him a place in the royal palace, but Aldrian had politely declined, citing reasons such as his desire for more freedom. However, his real motive was to meet with whomever he wished without the need to secretly infiltrate the royal palace.
At this moment, Aldrian sat cross-legged on the bed in his room, eyes closed, waiting in silence. A few minutes passed when suddenly, he sensed a disturbance in the flow of energy around him. He knew that someone had arrived and was fully aware of who they were.
"Come in," he said calmly. "I know you're there—two men in black cloaks."
