Rafayel smiled warmly and replied, "Next time I visit, please treat me to tea again."
Then, under Adrick's control, Rafayel mounted the crimson dragon and left Tristan's house.
Despite their various jobs, everyone stayed to see him off until the very end.
Rafayel told Adrick the name of the town where Orinus lived and requested to be taken there.
Adrick seemed a little surprised. "Just that far? Are you sure?" he asked.
When Rafayel explained he had something he needed to do, Adrick readily agreed.
Unlike the journey there, they traveled at considerable speed toward Orinus' town.
Rafayel had hoped to mentally prepare himself during the ride, but they arrived much faster than expected.
His heart was pounding as he made his way toward Orinus' mansion.
Upon arriving at the mansion, Rafayel took a deep breath and knocked on the door.
The same butler from before answered.
