As soon as they were inside the office, the dragon was struck by how different the Grand Master looked. In the evening, he had been a polite, distinguished, elderly wizard contemplating the cityscape in peace, but now a true ruler sat behind the desk. Cold eyes with an unwavering gaze, a stony face radiating majesty, and a posture exuding extraordinary strength. Draco had the impression that he was looking at a completely different man, even though he saw the face he had already met before. The Grand Master was immersed in his work. Buried under piles of documents, he resembled Draius working in his office.
-Please sit down.- Master Tilion barely looked up from his papers. He quickly read something and signed the page. Then he handed it to a middle-aged woman dressed in a white and lilac mage's robe. Earlier, the dragon had not noticed the calm sorceress standing next to the Atlantean ruler, because the old man had completely captured his attention. The mage was not tall, she had a friendly and attractive face, although she could not be described as beautiful. Every gesture she made seemed calculated and devoid of unnecessary movements. Draco had met people who moved in this way before, and without exception, they were all very experienced and powerful warriors.
Darius bowed slightly. The dragon quickly followed suit and followed his master's example. They both sat down on chairs at a small table. Only then did Draco take a closer look at the office, which was surprisingly simple yet tasteful and distinguished.
-That will be all, Ailen.- The Grand Master folded a few documents and handed them to the sorceress.- You should have no problems at the guardhouse in Koriens, and you can deal with the captain yourself at the port.
-Of course, Master Tilion.- Ailen checked the documents.- I'll take care of everything.- She bowed to the Grand Master and briskly made her way to the exit.- Gentlemen, if you'll excuse me.- She nodded slightly as she passed the table and chairs. The sorceress quickly disappeared outside.
-Eh, Darius, Darius...- Inventus Tilion sighed
