All the guests had arrived at the mansion, and it was time for the ball to begin. The butler guided everyone into the massive, luxurious hall, where everything was coated in gold or silver. Rasmus entered the hall alone until Erlina and Carrion approached him and stood beside him.
"You left me..." Erlina looked at Rasmus, she was sulking beneath her mask.
"I know, that's why I sent Carrion to accompany you. I wouldn't leave you alone unattended," Rasmus looked at Erlina and Carrion.
Carrion had already told Erlina about it, but she just wanted to rant about it. She also told Carrion about the man who abruptly left the room as soon as they mentioned Rasmus's name.
"So, where did you go and what did you find?" Erlina asked in a quiet and soft voice, making sure nobody heard their conversation. "Also, they knew that you live with Rion," she pointed out.