Rukiyo followed Mirae towards the staircase, the elves and the demon trailing silently behind them.
Dinner has passed and they are done with the dishes, so now, Mirae is going to show them where they are going to sleep.
As they walk, Mirae seems to almost bounce in happiness, her steps light and quick.
The elves behind them follow in a more subdued manner, their faces showing their growing discomfort. The demon, too, walked quietly, his expression neutral, but his eyes watchful as he watched Mirae and Rukiyo climb the stairs.
The tension is still in the air, and the silence is almost suffocating for them.
Mirae stopped in front of the first guest room, pushing the door open with a bright smile as she gestured for Rukiyo and the others to step inside— her tone lighthearted, but her eyes lingering on Rukiyo as she spoke.
