The Basic Level hall of Lichtenstein Castle was briefly shrouded in silence.
The elegant stone corridors, ornate fireplace, and paintings hanging on the walls were all immersed in the hazy morning light.
With the rich young master being so frank and revealing so much information, there shouldn't be much doubt about his identity.
As for the guard twins behind him, they had no intention of saying anything so soon.
Frei nodded, memorizing that these three were the young master and his two henchmen, then looked toward the three women standing at the far diagonal end of the hall.
"We're from the Krui Di Empire."
The noble-looking girl at the front inclined her head in greeting. Her bearing revealed a certain elegance and humility, while her long brown hair was as smooth and silky as ribbons.
But she seemed just as unwilling to say too much. Even when she met Frei's cold eyes, she did not retreat in the slightest.
The magical fluctuations around her were powerful and steady. She was probably a traditional mage. To her left and right stood a tall, spirited female knight with sharp brows and bright eyes, and a petite, timid white-robed priestess with tearful blue eyes.
A perfectly standard Warrior-Mage-Priest setup.
Since that was all they intended to say, Frei did not waste any more time on them. He mentally labeled them "the Empire's women's national team" and looked directly toward the final three.
"We're from the Northern Continent. We're clergymen under the Saintess of the Goddess of Fate Church."
The priest, whose robe was pure white with exquisite golden embroidery along the edges, stepped forward, bowed sincerely, and answered. His gaze was gentle, filled with compassion and warmth.
Behind him stood an executioner in heavy armor and a red cloak, along with a Holy