Shard still held the cross with a straight arm:
"I know what you are, but I'm not afraid of you. Evil fiend, go to hide in the dark corners. I dare to bet, more and more Circle Sorcerers from the Three Major Academies and the Church of the Five Gods will gather in this city in the coming weeks. Even if you have your own plans, what can you dare to do?"
"Such arrogance, such arrogance."
The slick voice praised Shard:
"But you're right, my presence in front of you this time is not to kill you or do anything to you."
"Do you wish to stop me from entering this manor? Is there really a secret hidden here?"
"No no, young sir, I am not here to stop you from entering this manor. On the contrary, since Ston Osenfort and Haila Osenfort can commission you, why can't I?"
It asked with a smile, though its smile was truly chilling. And somehow, that smile reminded Shard of Mr. Sean Asmon, the Demonologist.
"Commission?"
