"I apologize profusely for the rather aggressive nature of my arrival," the man continued, straightening his flawless posture.
His crimson eyes locked directly onto Astrid with a smile. "Your defensive wards are quite impressive. It required a significant physical application simply to properly announce my presence."
Astrid maintained her aggressive stance.
She didn't lower her staff by a single inch.
"You have exactly five seconds to state your name and your business," Astrid demanded coldly. "Before I forcibly relocate you into the side of the nearest mountain."
The man chuckled softly, entirely unthreatened by the Twilight Witch's magical prowess.
"My name is entirely irrelevant to our current intersection," the dark-armored envoy replied smoothly.
He looked past Astrid with his crimson eyes scanning the grand staircase leading to the upper floors. "I have traversed a highly significant distance to visit this specific estate. I have come exclusively to see Ren Crowhurst."
