The library still had some lights on, indicating that someone might be there. It should be the counselor. He lived there, after all, and was always using his time to read something in the library.
No one should need his services at such a late hour of the night. William whispered to Kier and Nathan, "He's not strong, but the counselor is good at hiding and running away. Let me handle it. Kier, watch my back."
William had seen the counselor in Alderon's memories. He wasn't strong in direct combat, but he was still a mage, and he could use his magic to hide and run away.
One could say that his main focus was on staying alive, not on winning a fight against someone.
Anyway, William moved first. With his high attributes—especially in agility—his footsteps weren't loud at all. It was like he was not even walking.
