I haven't missed you at all (part 1)

At the stroke of midnight, Adela addressed the majordomo outside her chamber door.

"The situation is quite concerning, Bernard. If Larissa is indeed the target of these inexplicable attacks, it is imperative that I inform His Excellency immediately."

Bernard, known for his stoic demeanor, appeared visibly alarmed. He was not only troubled by the disturbing news of malevolent entities targeting Larissa for unknown reasons but also by Adela's presence at the manor as she should have been awaiting her husband's return in the neighboring estate of House von Conradie.

"Do we possess the necessary mana reserves to activate the gate to Kolhis?" She asked.

He adjusted his monocle, "Regrettably, My Lady, our mana reserves were depleted by His Excellency when he used them recently."

Adela nodded in understanding. "That is a shame."