The sun had set hours ago, leaving Skyreach bathed in artificial light, and with the night descending, the lively city became more alive than it had been during the day.
Vlad navigated the quiet streets of the mid-tier residential zone until he arrived at the familiar two-story stone-and-glass house.
He knocked twice.
The door opened moments later, revealing Noemi, golden hair tied back simply, pale eyes clear but shadowed from a long day. She smiled with polite warmth.
"Sir V. You're here so late… is there something you need?" she asked politely, though a slight tension strained her voice.
"I have acquired the Moon Wolf fangs, and that is what I am here to deliver," Vlad said, his tone level. Hearing it, her eyes went wide, her mouth agape with shock.
"You… what?" she blurted, and after a long pause, she followed, her voice unsteady. "But I received no message from the guild."
