Charles shut down Wuduo.
It was deep night in the Wizard World, and Charles was also located within the city.
After getting his bearings, he headed back toward the manor.
Within the manor, Loran's expression was far from pleasant.
More than a day had passed since Charles had vanished.
Early that morning, the attendants had discovered that Charles was missing. Loran had not thought much of it at first, but as time passed, she realized something was wrong.
After inspecting Charles's room, she confirmed that Charles had accidentally entered the Shadow Nightmare Realm.
Loran knew far better than Charles just how terrifying the Shadow Nightmare Realm was.
Even wizards had to treat it with the utmost caution when entering.
For a second-rank apprentice like Charles, there was practically no chance of escaping.
She had brought five assistants to guard this city, and losing an apprentice right from the start was hardly good news.
No one knew how long this convergence with the Shadow Nightmare Realm would last, and Loran had a splitting headache over it.
She had not slept that night either. Instead, she was in the castle basement, arranging her experimental equipment.
Suddenly, her face changed, and she turned toward one direction within the manor.
That was precisely where Charles had returned.
Not long after Charles entered the manor, Loran's voice sounded beside his ear. "Come to the castle basement."
Charles did not hesitate and headed straight underground.
After entering the basement, he found that it had practically been turned into Loran's laboratory, filled everywhere with experimental instruments.
Loran stood deeper within. When she saw Charles arrive, she asked, "Where did you go?"
Charles answered frankly, "Teacher Loran, I entered the Shadow Nightmare Realm and only managed to return today by sheer luck."
Loran was startled inwardly when she