"Knock knock knock, knock knock knock."
A light knocking sounded outside the door. Roderick set down his quill. Who would be looking for him at such a late hour?
Had Albert returned, or had Antoine received some new information? It certainly was not his sister. Ever since Remilia learned Teleportation, she always teleported directly onto the sofa in the living room.
Roderick opened the door in confusion, only to find a complete stranger standing outside. The pointed ears that the hood could not fully conceal clearly revealed the visitor's identity. Karasha.
"Honored Night Elf lady, I am Knight Roderick. May I ask how I should address you?" Remembering the Night Elf sentinel's reminder, Roderick respectfully welcomed the unfamiliar guest inside.
"Karasha Starfall. May the stars guide your path forward."
"I received the message and came from Moonglade. Are you the human lord who made the request?"
The Night Elf before him spoke, her voice as light as a songbird's and as clear as birdsong in a secluded valley, crisp yet elegant.
After lowering her hood, she revealed a head of green hair. Two vine-like facial markings adorned her delicate face, while her purplish-black skin and clear, bright blue eyes reminded Roderick of Remilia's gaze.
The Night Elf wore a set of dark leather gear that completely concealed her graceful figure. She held a short wooden staff in her hand, plain and unadorned by any gems.
After waiting for a moment, Karasha Starfall coughed unhappily. This human knight had been staring at her for quite some time. Though he did not carry any aura she found unpleasant, staring at a lady like this was undoubtedly extremely rude.
Hearing that, Roderick immediately apologized and asked, "Lady Karasha Starfall, does that mean you are the Kaldorei Druid who has come to deal with