Abner had no other intentions in keeping Daphne behind alone; he merely wanted to learn about Intis's political situation from her.
After learning that Trier had basically stabilized, that the Church of the Eternal Blazing Sun, the Church of Steam, and the major families all favored restoring Roselle's early Grand Consul system, and that the Soren Family was very likely to regain control of Intis's government, he let Daphne return.
After all, this "transitional government" could hardly last long. It was bound to pay the price for its future "defeat."
As for Intis winning? Heh. Although the Loen Royal Family was desperately courting death, with "me" around, the Goddess was far more terrifying than in the original work... How could they possibly lose?
Shaking his head, Abner left his Strange Domain as well and returned to the villa at 28 Kinster Street.
Since Xio was still preparing for her "advancement ritual" in the Spectral Empire, while Fors was busy with her final Astrologer Acting, the villa felt somewhat deserted.
At that moment, Abner happened to receive a message from Miss Closia, "Sloth."
"That's right... A month ago, I promised to accept 'Gluttony's' invitation and make a trip to Indo Port..." Abner slapped his forehead as realization dawned on him.
He had not truly forgotten. With a separate Eye of Wisdom serving as a "memo pad," forgetting was impossible. However, since there were still one or two days before the deadline, it had not "reminded" him.
"According to Klein, Leonard seems to have gone to Indo Port on a mission as well, and the 'Transformation Wand—Earth' that I crafted still hasn't reached him...
"Hmm, since he can't spare the time to arrange the ritual for receiving the 'Sacrifice,' I might as well find a chance to hand it to him personally."