Clues Abound

Stepping into the office, I thoroughly scanned the room with my eyes, looking for any traces of mana that may lead to something hidden. Luna put her canine senses to work, sniffing the air to find anything that stood out.

An impressively-sized ornate desk was sitting prominently in the center of the room, existing chiefly to symbolize the Count's status to any visitor to his office. Large enough that Luna would be able to lie upon it with her limbs fully outstretched, the imposing centrepiece was hewn from a reddish-brown timber. Each of the four sturdy legs that held it aloft were intricately carved with designs that resembled different legendary creatures. I could tell one was a western dragon and another an eastern dragon, but the other two were creatures I did not recognize. The office was circular, with custom-made bookcases and cabinets lining the walls.