The young girl radiated an aura of youth and vitality, instantly melting hearts with affection. Moreover, unlike Cook, who possessed a hulking physique and a menacing expression, the young girl was exceedingly sweet-featured. Putting the two of them together, no matter how one looked at it, they hardly resembled siblings.
Count Sailin, who had just worn a stern expression, softened his face the moment he caught sight of the young girl. Smiling, he said, "Shelley, Pujias City has been somewhat unsafe lately. Try to stay within the castle as much as possible. I've also summoned your brother, Cook, back specifically so we can weather this current crisis together."
The young girl, Shelley, lightly stuck out her tongue in a display of cuteness and coaxed, "Father, I understand. From now on, I'll stay inside the castle as much as possible."
Cook glanced at Shelley, a trace of a smile crossing his face. Just as he was about to leave, Shelley spoke up loudly, "Father, Brother, there's someone outside the castle claiming to come from Raven Fortress with a handwritten letter from Count Pumang for me to give to Father."
"Coming from Raven Fortress? Cook, quickly go and invite him into the castle."
A flicker of joy surfaced on Count Sailin's face as he continuously rubbed his hands together, murmuring in a low voice, "He's finally here. It must be someone sent by Pumang."
Count Sailin had dispatched a letter to Count Pumang of Raven Fortress many days ago. So much time had passed that he frequently brooded over it, simply hoping Count Pumang could dispatch some spellcasters to assist him.
Now he had finally waited for them, so his mood was naturally filled with excitement.
A slight frown furrowed Cook's brow, and though somewhat reluctant, he still turned and left.