C74 A Beast
He pushed open the apartment door, a sense of unease stirring within the white-haired elder. Inside the living room, a middle-aged man sat in solitude at a square table, an ancient tome cradled in his hands, exuding a scholarly air.
Noticing someone's arrival, the man looked up and a smile of relief spread across his face at the sight of the elder. He had great trust in this loyal servant