╰(￣▽￣)╭ The Foolish Humans (Part One)
The pale afternoon sunlight streamed through the high-quality glass windows of the castle's upper-floor guest quarters, casting hazy shadows across the carpet of the luxurious suite.
By then, the demon envoy, Luguna, had already straightened his clothes and was sitting elegantly in an armchair on the ornately carved sofa, waiting at his leisure.
Anyone who didn't know better might have thought at first glance that the castle belonged to him, and that he was a noble gentleman waiting for guests in his own reception room.
"..."
Seated upright on the sofa, he lightly tapped the armrest with his fingertips. His eyes, tinged with crimson, were lowered, concealing the cold calculations churning beneath them.
That was because he had realized that last night's commotion was not a fright for the demons at all, but rather an unexpected opportunity.
As for how to make use of this opportunity, he would only find out after speaking with that foolish human lord later—the Earl of Knut.
A soldier had just come to inform him that Earl Knut would make time to see them in the afternoon. Judging by the time, it should be about now.
"..."
Beside him stood his companion and subordinate, Linie, one of the demon envoys. Her expression was blank.
Luguna had no intention of speaking with her or consulting her. He simply continued lightly tapping the sofa's armrest with his fingertips as he pondered.
At last!
Who knew how much time had passed before Luguna heard heavy, somewhat hurried footsteps in the hallway outside the door.
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At the noisy footsteps breaking the silence in the room, Luguna immediately exchanged a glance with his companion, Linie, then they tacitly looked away.
Soon!
Two fully armed human guards pushed open the door to the