When they walked out of Antonidas's study, the cold-faced mage outside the door was waiting for them.
His expression, however, seemed a little strange.
Khadgar held back for a moment, then could not help asking, "What's wrong, Kel'Thuzad?"
Clearly, his curiosity had overcome his fear of Kel'Thuzad!
"Well..." For once, Kel'Thuzad did not get angry with Khadgar. Instead, he seemed to be working up to something...
"This... this is an invitation..." he said with some difficulty. "But if you're busy, or don't want to come, you can absolutely refuse!"
"An invitation?" This time, even Karin found it a little strange!
Kel'Thuzad had always been a man of few words. In fact, throughout all their time together, they had rarely heard him bring up anything unrelated to magic!
"A very modest dinner, possibly even more modest than you imagine..." Kel'Thuzad did his best to describe it. "My wife suggested it. I've mentioned you to her, and she wanted to invite you over for a meal. And as it happens, Karin, your friend has come to Dalaran too!"
His words were rather jumbled... They could tell he was nervous.
But what caught Karin's attention was: What, Kel'Thuzad has a wife?
Despite having known Kel'Thuzad for so long, Karin knew almost nothing about his private life.
The only thing he knew for certain was that, unlike himself and Khadgar, Kel'Thuzad did not live in the Violet Citadel!
Of course, he arrived at the Violet Citadel early every morning, so nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
"Wow..." Khadgar once again let out that exclamation that rather invited a beating. "Kel'Thuzad, I can hardly wait! I promise I'll eat you out of house and home today!"
Liadrin exchanged a glance with Karin, then said with a smile, "Of course, Mr. Kel'Thuzad. Karin and I would