The Only Power I Need

The instant Rosalie crossed the threshold of Damien's grand mansion, she found herself greeted by Richard whose face bore the unmistakable marks of anxiety, contorting in a display of distress. He moved toward his lady with a sense of urgency, prepared to attack her with a deluge of pressing inquiries. Rosalie, however, swiftly interceded, forestalling his barrage with a subtle shake of her head.

"Richard, please send a messenger to the Holy Temple and ask for Altair. I'm afraid I am in urgent need of his assistance."

The butler initially hesitated, his fatigued gaze lingering upon the coat cradled in Lady Ashter's arms. Eventually, he acceded, nodding his compliance and promptly setting in motion her directive. Simultaneously, Aurora, bearing a disquieted countenance, hastened toward Rosalie, and her curiosity, it seemed, surpassed even her lady's prior command.

"My Lady! What has happened? We received word that you were returning with the knights—"