About half an hour later, Karin came down from the White Tower.
Krasus's White Tower still looked as deserted and quiet as ever.
Khadgar was chatting with the apprentice named Rhonin Redheim, and their conversation was quite lively.
As for Kel'Thuzad, he sat there with his eyes tightly shut...
When Karin came downstairs, Kel'Thuzad abruptly opened his eyes and gave Karin a questioning look.
Karin shook his head slightly at him, then said, "Let's go. His Excellency Krasus has finished telling me what he needed to say!"
Khadgar and Kel'Thuzad quickly stood and followed Karin.
Once the three mages had left Krasus's White Tower, Karin said in an extremely low voice:
"Find somewhere quiet. I have something to tell you."
It was still early, so The Pig and the Whistle tavern had little business and was very quiet.
The dwarf proprietor, Sorrel Goldbeard, was sitting lazily at the bar when the sudden arrival of three mages startled him.
Hurrying over as fast as he could, Soriel greeted them warmly. "What rare guests! Lord Kel'Thuzad, Lord Karin, and... and..."
When he looked at Khadgar, the tavern proprietor couldn't recall his name for a moment.
"This is Khadgar!" Karin said with a smile.
"Yes, yes, Lord Khadgar! My memory really is terrible. One of the youngest archmages in the history of the Kirin Tor! I've lost count of how many young ladies I've heard discussing your name with longing when they came to my bar..." Soriel said hurriedly.
Khadgar had been a little displeased, but the dwarf's words immediately brought a beaming smile to his face.
"What can I do for you three lords today?" the tavern proprietor continued.
"A private room. Any drinks will do. Don't disturb us!" Karin said calmly.
"Right away!" Realizing that they had matters to discuss,