Eldrin stepped slightly to the side and spoke calmly.
"I am only here to escort him," he said. "This person wishes to meet you."
He gestured forward.
Sorien stepped ahead and gave a small, respectful bow.
"My name is Sorien," he said. "I am from the Solmira Clan."
Rachel's eyebrows lifted just a little.
"Solmira Clan?" she repeated.
But beside her, Dahlia stiffened.
"…Wait," Dahlia said. "Solmira Clan?"
She stared at Sorien more carefully.
"You mean that Solmira Clan?" she asked. "The Grand Clan Solmira Clan?"
Sorien nodded once. "Yes."
Dahlia's eyes widened.
She immediately grabbed Rachel's sleeve and pulled her back a step.
"Elder Rachel," she whispered urgently, "this guy is a big shot."
Rachel blinked. "A big shot?"
Dahlia nodded fast.
"Solmira Clan is a Grand Clan," she explained in simple terms. "Your Revalis Clan is a Top Clan."
She leaned closer.
"A Grand Clan is way stronger," Dahlia continued. "Not just a little. Like… many times stronger."
