The room, relatively speaking, was still dry and tidy. Despite the torrential rain and howling wind in the courtyard outside, the elements were blocked by the power of a few Spirit Talismans, preventing them from entering. Some of the candlesticks around were knocked over; they were picked up and relit, casting a dim light to dispel the darkness.
The few people inside the room sat apart in a silent atmosphere, and someone who had promised to be back soon was still missing. Eventually, Hiri steeled herself to break the ice and cautiously began to speak.
She tried to break the silence, worried that the tension might escalate into some frightening scenario nobody wanted to confront.
"Excuse me, from what you said earlier, are you not from this era?" She tried to sound as calm as possible, making her expression appear curious, maintaining a natural demeanor. The Demon Hunter Girl looked at the two daughters of the Saito Family opposite her.
