Elsewhere, back inside the Greyson Residence, an entirely different scene played out as a woman strapped in high-grade armour made her way inside.
A massive hammer holstered on her shoulders immediately drew the attention of everyone and the clan elders as they walked up to her, led by Rysten.
"Lady Aelira... what are you doing here?"
Rysten muttered as soon as he got within range. The other elders' faces furrowed in question as well.
Her eyes swept through the distance as if she was looking for someone. Aelira exhaled quietly, a faint smile spreading across her face.
"Forgotten already? I'm here to spar with your Lord." She muttered as if it was the only feasible reason.
This caused Rysten's eyes to constrict for a while. He had come back earlier to inform the lord about the different clan reactions.
But he was already gone. That didn't matter now, as his breathing grew slightly heavy. No one could know of his absence at this time.
