Seraya's announcement left a brief silence around the table.
Neither Zarven nor Maelis looked surprised. Tavian, however, examined Simon from his horns to his boots, a trace of suspicion entering his mismatched eyes.
Neris blinked, her bright blue eyes widening as she looked at Simon again.
Darik's jaw tightened. He glanced at his sister, then back at Simon, the red veins along his neck brightening.
"A Greater Demon defeating a Brineback Mauler," Maelis, Seraya's mother said. "That is quite an achievement."
She smiled at Simon.
"How did you manage it?"
"I was just lucky, Lady Varn."
Darik snorted.
Seraya immediately turned a cold glare on him.
Maelis gave a soft chuckle.
"Well, we shouldn't keep our fortunate guest standing. Please, sit and eat with us."
"Thank you."
Simon followed Seraya to the two empty chairs beside Neris. He took the closer one, and Seraya settled on his other side.
Tavian, the first son, raised a brow but said nothing.
