Within a few minutes, Asher, William, and Finch arrived at their destination. The head butler pushed the door open as he spoke clearly, his tone formal and composed, "The Tenth Sun, Young Lord Whale, and Young Lord Canestane have arrived." No one halted their steps as they walked inside, their pace unbroken.
Asher's eyes darted around the room the moment he entered, instinctively taking in every detail and every presence within. Six new figures stood inside. Of them, four were immediately familiar, the Rivelle Barony family. Baron Rivelle himself stood at the center, dignified and composed, with his wife, Lady Eleanor, beside him. A step behind them were their children, Caldor and Annabelle. Asher recognized them instantly; his very first mission had taken place within their territory, and the memory had not faded.
The remaining two guests, however, were strangers to him. That was, until a familiar voice echoed beside him.
