"I'll get it."
Killian stood up immediately, as if he'd been waiting for an excuse to move; clearly bored out of his mind.
Regis let out a wry smile, while Pandora didn't even bother opening her eyes. Aurum simply chuckled under his breath.
Creak—
"Who is it?" Killian asked as he pulled open the door.
Standing before him was one of the maidservants, her posture straight and respectful, hands folded neatly at her stomach, and head slightly bowed.
"Greetings, Young Master Killian. May I come in? I have a message for Lord Aurum."
Killian gave a small nod and stepped aside without a word.
As she entered, Aurum raised an eyebrow, curious.
"Hm? Someone wants to see me?"
Regis glanced over, a flicker of caution in his voice.
"It couldn't be someone from the Crypto Merchantry already, right? It's too early."
The maidservant gave a low bow.
"Lord Aurum, a man is requesting your presence."
"Do you know who he is?" Aurum asked.
