Three days passed. Abel had been practicing his new spells in the Dark World the entire time. Since they were all top-tier spells, they required more time to master.
On the morning of the fourth day, although he had not finished practicing his spells, he knew it was not yet time for a long retreat. The Alchemist Guild still had matters that needed handling. When he stepped out of the Steel Castle transformed from the War Fortress, he saw Steward Meyer waiting outside.
"Master, the imperial Steward Hati has been waiting for you. He's already been waiting for a day!" Steward Meyer bowed as he spoke. He was speaking slightly faster than usual, indicating that he was somewhat anxious.
However, his excellent steward training kept him from allowing that anxiety to show in his tone.
"Steward Meyer, what happened?" Abel was stunned when he heard that Steward Hati had been waiting for him for a day. Steward Hati was the imperial household's chief steward. What major matter could have made him wait here for an entire day?
"Master, it should not be bad news. It may be that your title and reward have been decided!" Steward Meyer looked at Abel with reverence before bowing and answering.
"Please invite Steward Hati to the reception hall." Abel waved his hand and gave the order.
Steward Meyer glanced at Frankenstein, who followed behind Abel with his face hidden beneath a hood. Although he found it strange, he said nothing, bowed, and withdrew.
In the reception hall of the Master Building, Abel met Steward Hati.
"Esteemed Master Bennett, I have brought an invitation from Her Majesty the Empress. Two days from now, Her Majesty the Empress will hold a Great Druid advancement ceremony for you. At that time, all the Great Druids of the