Why is Alban here?! Hilda hesitated for several seconds without opening the door.

Then, an agitated scratching sound came from outside the door. It sounded like an animal was desperately clawing at the door.

Straightening out her hair and her clothes, she opened the door only to see Alban holding a Husky on a leash. As she was slow to open the door, the excited Husky had scratched the door until the paint peeled. Her eyes spun in confusion at the sight, and she pretended not to know the dog as she asked, "Master Alban, w.. what brings you here?"

As usual, Alban was wearing a pair of sunglasses. He...