Invited Thief

Jenni arrived early in the morning to report to her job in Warden's quarter, only to notice a distinct change in the atmosphere. Given that the guy was a Master Runesmith, her father had assigned him one of the better quarters to allow him to work freely, even from home, despite Warden's inclination towards outdoor work.

The house spanned over two hundred square meters, and not much had changed in its appearance, except for a swing hanging from the branch of a tree in the small garden. What truly surprised her was how fresh the ambient energy had become around the house... Had Warden changed the array formations overnight?

Jenni had been here every day for the last few days, and just yesterday, the place had felt vacant and ghostly... like nobody lived there. Well, that was true. Nobody lived there a week ago. Even after he was assigned the house, the guy was hell-bent on staying outdoor for the most part.