Garrick instinctively raised his sword, the tip aimed directly at the approaching figure,
"Stop! Who are you?"
"Calm down, Knight Garrick."
The shadow's voice was clear and pleasant, yet remained calm and steady,
"I come to deliver Lord Earl of the Red Griffin's command."
"The Earl's command?"
Garrick's sword tip still pointed at the shadow, but his eyes were filled with confusion,
"Isn't the Earl supposed to be resting? What command needs to be delivered at such a time?"
The shadow ignored Garrick's remarks, slowly retrieving a badge from their chest
— it was the golden griffin badge given to Vika by Lord Earl.
"This is the golden badge symbolizing the highest authority of the Red Griffin Family."
The shadow held the badge up to Garrick,
"Now, follow Lord Earl's command."
Garrick looked at the badge, his pupils instantly constricted.
As a knight serving the Red Griffin Family for sixteen years, Garrick had seen this badge before,
but he maintained his vigilance,
