"Who is it?" she called out, her voice a bit hesitant.
"Open up," Alex called from outside.
Huhh... I think I remember this voice... she closed her eyes for a moment to sense the mana surrounding the door. This large and pure mana... it's Alex! She hurried to the door and opened it.
"Hey!" Alex greeted her with a warm smile.
Marlowe's face lit up with surprise and joy. "Alex!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with genuine delight. "What are you doing here?"
Alex chuckled, stepping into the house. "Just thought I'd drop by and say hello," he replied, his gaze sweeping over the stacks of books and papers on her desk. "Been a long time, hasn't it? Your private tutor is here." Alex then moved aside to reveal Brittany standing behind him.
Marlowe's eyes widened in surprise as she took in Brittany's presence. "Princess Brittany!?" she asked, her voice filled with a mix of awe and confusion. "What are you doing here?"