The furnishings in Anvis's residence were unexpectedly simple. Relic Items were displayed everywhere, most of them jars, bottles, and Stone Tablets carved with special ancient writing.
A faint, wondrous floral fragrance filled the air. Sunlight slanted through a pot of lush green Wind Chime Grass by the window, falling across the many Relic Items steeped in history and creating a tranquil atmosphere.
"Of course. Come with me."
After hearing the girl's request, Anvis nodded, rose first, and led Claire toward the Underground Lab.
Along the way, Claire could not help but stare in surprise at several projections of Anvis in the lab, whose presences were indistinguishable from those of real people.
"Those are the effects of a Space-Time Secret Art called Parallel Projection that I'm currently researching. It's recorded in Bohemia's database."
Noticing the girl's confusion, Anvis thoughtfully explained.
As he spoke, he walked to the Magic Array in the core area of the lab and entered a series of complex commands onto the surface of a Pyramid Metal Structure floating above it.
Upon receiving the command, a dim glow flashed across the dark pyramid's surface. Its top slowly opened, and the Dark Gold Scepter embedded with the Tower Spirit Core Crystal floated out once more.
"Senior Claire, if you don't mind me asking, how long will you need to borrow it?"
After temporarily replacing it with Seer Silver and handing Tower Spirit Bohemia over to Claire, Anvis glanced at the girl's pointed ears and casually asked.
"I need to investigate Bohemia's historical records. I can't say exactly how long it will take, but it probably won't be too long."
After thinking for a moment, Claire ultimately gave an uncertain answer.
"So, Anvis, could you lend me a room for the time being? Once I finish the investigation, I'll leave."