For a moment, he didn't know what to say.
Knock, knock, knock—
Renee gently knocked on the door.
"Master, Lord Welber has come to visit."
Colin felt a sense of relief inside and offered Shelley an apologetic smile.
"Sorry, I might need to step out."
"It's fine, let him in," Shelley said.
Colin was somewhat surprised at her words but did not comment further, simply turning to Renee outside the door:
"Let Welber come in."
"Yes, Master."
Moments later, the door was pushed open again by Renee returning, and with it came Welber's hearty voice:
"Master Colin, you are hard to find. There's another gathering tomorrow evening, and Wizard Erwin will be attending this time, so you better not refuse again."
"…And who might this be?" Welber caught sight of Shelley, his step halting as he asked with uncertainty.
"Head of Chasai Commerce, Delorje."
Before Colin could speak up, Shelley preempted him with a foreign name.
