Vivian was also at Goosepeak Fort at this time and was not out on a mission.
Moreover, she was in the Seventh Squadron as well, the same squadron as Duke. Grace had most likely arranged it.
Vivian returned directly to the second-floor dormitories of the third tower and knocked on Duke's door.
When Duke opened the door, he saw Vivian. She wore a platinum-white wizard's robe, the signature attire of Thorn Holy Tower.
"Duke!" Vivian looked delighted upon seeing him, as though she still could not quite believe it.
She quickly threw herself into Duke's arms. The two embraced for a while, reunited after a long separation.
Duke held her tightly, feeling the soft, warm body in his arms and her faint, youthful fragrance.
After quite some time, Vivian shyly stepped back half a pace, her cheeks slightly flushed.
Duke took Tears of the Stars from his Spatial Ring and said, "This is a gift I prepared especially for you. A Level 2 Wizard Tool. See what you think."
Vivian's eyes lit up the moment she saw Tears of the Stars. It was not because it was a Level 2 Wizard Tool, but because the necklace itself was so luxurious and beautiful that it could catch any woman's eye.
And as a Level 2 Wizard Tool, its practicality was exceptional as well.
Duke personally placed Tears of the Stars around Vivian's fair neck. The azure gemstone rested perfectly between her collarbones, blending flawlessly with her tranquil temperament, as if it had always belonged there.
Vivian lowered her head to admire the necklace, clearly fond of it. Then she suddenly frowned and looked up. "Why does it smell like perfume? A woman's perfume."
"Uh..." Duke froze for a moment before hurriedly saying, "I did get it from a woman. I treated