Aegis pushed through the manor doors, exhausted and covered in a thin layer of forest grime.
The journey back had been completely uneventful, which was almost suspicious. No monsters, no bandits, no surprise complications. Just three people walking back to Rosevale with a magical crystal in a bag.
[Hey, I'll take the win. My life has enough chaos without adding more random encounters.]
Evelyn appeared from somewhere in the east wing, looking as composed as ever despite the ongoing repairs around her.
"Lady Starcaller. Welcome back. Should I have the maids prepare a bath?"
"Please. And some food. Whatever's fastest."
"Of course."
Scarlett and Kanna headed toward the barracks area where their rooms were, though they weren't quite fixed enough to sleep at.
[Okay, how's Rosalie doing?] Aegis wondered. [Let's take a look.]
Aegis made her way to the workshop, pushing open the door.
