Hobart returned home after three in the morning.
As soon as he reached the second floor, Hobart ran into Donna, who was wearing pajamas and yawning. "You're back so late?"
Hobart smiled. "Just working overtime once in a while."
Donna nodded, yawned again, and headed for the restroom.
After knocking on the study door, Hobart found Christine indeed still waiting for him inside.
Hobart briefly recounted the night's battle and what he had gained. Naturally, he only revealed part of what he had learned through Spirit Communication.
Christine nodded. "The speed at which you found the Potion Recipe completely exceeded my expectations.
"But don't be proud or conceited. In the world of Beyonders, caution is a virtue that never goes out of style."
Hobart gave an "Mm," then said, "Father, I'm planning to move out. Sometimes I come back so late that I don't even know how to explain it.
"How about I rent a room near the Law Firm? If I 'work' too late, I can stay there."
Christine smiled. "Once children grow up, home becomes a restraint."
He said, "You can move out, but you have to come home and stay for two days every week. Also, tell your mother tomorrow morning."
After leaving the study and returning to his room, Hobart was already exhausted beyond measure. He changed clothes and went straight to sleep. However, at seven the next day, he woke up at the prompting of his spirituality. Today, he still needed to discuss the transaction for 2-355 with the Nighthawks Squad.
At the breakfast table, Hobart brought up moving out while he ate. His reasons were quite sufficient: he had recently been "working overtime" until very late, and if he had a place near the Law Firm, he could save time on the commute.
Moreover,