Knock, knock, knock!
The sound of knocking traveled far down the empty corridor, and after a long pause, a gentle voice came from inside the room.
"Come in."
Carefully closing the door, the girl bowed in greeting.
"Miss Chloe, there's a letter for you, the seal on it appears to be from the palace."
The room wasn't large, the furnishings inside were somewhat old-fashioned. Near the window, Chloe, dressed in a tight Demon Hunter outfit, was supporting her arm as she gazed at the scenery outside.
The distant lake shimmered, the rising sun casting warm imprints upon it.
"Leave it there, I'll look at it later."
The messenger girl hesitated for a moment, but then nodded and carefully retreated.
"Without Emily by my side, there's not even anyone to talk to." After a long moment, Chloe let out a deep sigh, returning to her senses, and ripped open the envelope on the table.
