The journey back to Blanks was much smoother than expected.
By the time Ethan and his group reached the territory, the tension of the past days had already faded, but the faint excitement in Ethan's eyes had not. The massive gates of Blanks opened as soon as they arrived, and the familiar atmosphere of the estate welcomed them back like a quiet embrace.
Word spread quickly.
"Lord Ethan has returned!"
Within minutes, several people gathered in the main hall.
Sophia, Diana, Lia, Mira, and Selena all arrived one after another. Their expressions carried curiosity, relief, and a bit of excitement as they looked at Ethan standing calmly in front of them. Some of them glanced at Rathlos and Paul briefly, but their attention quickly returned to Ethan.
Ethan did not waste time.
A faint smile appeared on his face as he raised his hand slightly.
"Since I went out, I brought something back," he said casually.
The next moment..
Swoosh!
