"Fiona Calderalth, Garrick Calderalth, and Zephyrion Calderalth have arrived!"
The grand doors opened. A heavy pressure swept over them, tugging at their clothes.
Zephyrion stepped forward without hesitation, his gaze lifting to the figures at the top of the grand stairs.
Ingrid stood behind the throne, her gaze narrowed, with Grand Marshal Garaxe at her side.
Seated upon the throne was Kastor himself. The instant their eyes met, Zephyrion felt a quiet weight settle over him.
He reached the grand stairs and dropped to one knee without hesitation.
"Zephyrion Calderalth, responding to the head of house summons."
"F-Fiona Calderalth… responding to the head of house summons."
A moment of silence followed as Kastor's gaze settled on Zephyrion.
"Tell me everything that occurred during your mission."
'So… the mission.'
"Yes, head of house. Based on the nature of the mission, I determined the Redmaw would have a base. Using the layout of the forest, I…"
