Charlotte reappeared at Falcon Street Number One, still shaken. He did not know what had happened, nor did he know what might have happened if he had stayed. But the warning from Whispers of Destiny made him unwilling to test it.
Charlotte had a premonition that something strange must have happened to the Holy Light Divine Kingdom, a change that had not been part of its original design.
As for what had caused this change?
There was no way to know for now.
Charlotte did not stay long at Falcon Street Number One. He had been living at Baker Street 221B during this period, but now he decided to return to Champs-Élysées Avenue Number 58 and pet some cats.
When he returned to Champs-Élysées Avenue Number 58, Charlotte saw the three Clever Cats. He was rarely home, but thanks to the Cat Elf Magic Vinnie Arsenault had taught him, he had always communicated well with his three pets.
Charlotte beckoned, and the three Clever Cats leaped onto his lap, curling around him and rubbing against him. Charlotte gently kneaded the three now-grown cats. Thanks to their good diet and Madam Nancy's excellent care, all three Clever Cats had sleek, glossy coats. Since he often communicated with them through the Spirit Communication Technique, these three kittens were far more spiritual than their peers, exceptionally clever and quick-witted.
Surrounded by the three adorable kittens, Charlotte was suddenly overcome by drowsiness. He simply leaned against the sofa and fell fast asleep.
In his dream, Charlotte suddenly felt the ground vanish beneath him. His body tilted, and he nearly thought he had fallen. But when he stood up, he discovered that he was not at home, nor had he fallen off the sofa. The surroundings made him softly call out, "Nanny Karen?"
"Did you