Adrian could feel that Cherise was still on her guard when she was talking to him. It seemed that apprentices of these major factions were uniformly cautious when encountering unknown individuals.

That being said, he felt relieved upon confirming that she was from Mystic Elixir. At least she was not an enemy.

"Just calling me Adrian will do. After all, I'm younger than you. I've come here today to report an important matter to Lady Atlas Xanthos.

Cherise was taken aback. "What significant ma