The formation shut down, and the scroll had vanished, meaning it had been delivered into that special area ranked among the foremost even within the Order God Church.
"Young Master, will Miss Loya succeed?"
"She will. Don't forget, she's the Source of Sin. Drawing out the greed within things to control their behavior is her talent."
"Then I believe Miss Loya will certainly carry out your instructions, Young Master."
"They weren't instructions. I was asking for help. Alfred, you're the only 'servant' at my side whom I've made an exception to my principles to acknowledge."
"It's an honor to hear you say that."
"Remember, keep this from Puer."
"Do you want to give Puer a big surprise?"
"No, surgery carries risks, after all." Kallen raised a finger to his lips. "As long as I haven't told her myself, I still have the chance to change my mind."
"I understand."
"All right, pack up. Our vacation is over. It's time to head back. I'll go say goodbye."
Muli spoke up then. "Minister, didn't you tell Divine Son Mavario that you weren't going back until tomorrow?"
"You misheard, Muli. I meant I wouldn't go see him until tomorrow."
Kallen returned to the bedroom in the Ancient Castle. Eunice stood at the design table, drawing designs with Ophelia.
Hearing his footsteps, Eunice turned around with a ruler and pen in her hands. "Would there still be time if I told the kitchen to hurry and prepare dinner now?"
"Probably not. Besides, dinner should still be a long way off." Kallen smiled. "How did you know I was leaving now?"
"Your footsteps told me," Eunice replied.
Kallen stepped forward, embraced Eunice, and kissed her forehead. "Sorry, I always leave in such a hurry. But next time, I'll come back sooner."
"Actually, perhaps you'd better