The next day.
Inside the mine cave, Brook discovered that Heloise was missing.
"Really gone?" Brook was slightly stunned, a bit surprised at Heloise's speed of action.
....
Black Castle.
Udi, waking from the Banquet's slumber, once again heard the loud noise coming from the plaza outside.
After listening for a moment, Udi shook his head; it was Heloise and the others again.
He originally didn't want to bother with it, planning to go cultivate magic at the Dragon Pool — all of Udi's treasure was in the Dragon Pool, and as a Black Dragon associated with water, training there was most comfortable.
Black Castle was merely a place for the Banquet to sleep and eat.
But although Udi didn't want to bother, this time was unlike the previous occasions.
Soon, the Maid Chief Sofia found him to report.
