Li Wei wanted to go to the Bert Residence, but not directly. Instead, he first returned to the Caldwell Family's mansion.
"I'd like a carriage, preferably one Miss Caldwell has ridden in."
The butler looked somewhat surprised at Li Wei's request, but still answered.
"We have three carriages, but only one has carried the young lady."
"Does everyone have an assigned carriage?"
"No, not at all."
The butler shook his head.
"It's simply that the young lady trusts Mark, the coachman. He's fifty now, a very loyal and dependable man who has never made a mistake. He's driven her around since she was little, and even after growing up, she still prefers the carriage he drives."
"Oh, I see. So the carriage is missing now, and you haven't found the coachman either, correct?"
"Yes. We've searched with magic and sent people to investigate, but found neither. It's truly strange. The Caldwell Family's carriage should be very conspicuous."
Indeed, just as the butler said, the Caldwell Family's carriages were white with gold trim, with their Family Crest on the doors. Anyone could recognize their owner at a glance.
"Then please send a carriage to take us to the Bert Residence. I'd like to travel the route myself."
"Of course, that's no problem-"
"Are they the adventurers here to find Miss Caldwell?"
Just then, a voice rang out. Everyone turned to see a young woman approaching in mage's robes, a Magic Staff in her hand. She looked at Sophia with undisguised suspicion, then at Katie, before turning to Li Wei. Her sharp gaze immediately softened a little.
"You don't look like the sort of adventurers who swindle people. Are you confident you can find Miss Caldwell?"
"And you are-"
"This is Therese Moonshadow, the master's specially appointed private mage."
*And an elf,