The soft, pale morning light continued to creep slowly across the dark wooden floorboards of our private room, gradually expanding its bright reach until the gentle golden beams completely illuminated the large, comfortable bed where my companions rested peacefully. The rich, incredibly savory aroma of the hot breakfast that was waiting on the small wooden table filled the internal air of the room entirely, drifting gently toward the bed area and acting as a natural, highly pleasant invitation for the sleepers to return to the conscious world. Beneath the thick, warm, and protective layers of the heavy blankets, a sudden, subtle shift in movement indicated that the deep, undisturbed slumber of the long night was finally coming to a gentle, natural end. Elphyete and Salphy slowly woke up, their long eyelashes fluttering open in response to the quiet environment and the comforting scents circulating through the closed room. Elphyete was the very first one to stir, offering a long, incredibly quiet stretch as her slender arms moved gracefully above her head, her beautiful hair shifting softly across the clean fabric of the pillow as she transitioned completely out of her vivid dreams. She blinked a few times against the soft, warm illumination of the morning sun, a gentle, serene smile slowly forming on her lips as her eyes locked onto me sitting patiently by the table. Right beside her, little Salphy began to wiggle restlessly beneath the heavy folds of the covers, letting out a tiny, soft yawn that clearly showed she was finally ready to face the brand new day. She rubbed her small eyes with the back of her hands, blinking rapidly as she peered out from the warmth of the blankets, her gaze immediately locking onto the wooden table where the hot plates of food were waiting. The two of them slowly sat up against the wooden headboard, shaking off the last lingering remnants of their deep sleep, and stretched their bodies in the quiet, peaceful atmosphere of our room, fully embracing the calm morning. They looked around the cozy space with relaxed, happy expressions, feeling completely safe and wonderfully refreshed after the long night of deep, undisturbed slumber. The gentle atmosphere of the early morning seemed to linger in the air around them, creating a perfect sense of peace that made their transition from the world of dreams into the waking world incredibly smooth, gentle, and utterly comfortable in every single possible way.
Once they were both completely awake and had taken a few moments to properly adjust to the bright morning light, they threw back the heavy blankets and carefully stepped down onto the cool wooden floorboards. They walked over to the dining area where I was waiting for them, their faces instantly lighting up with immense appreciation as they saw the neatly arranged meal that I had brought up from the kitchen downstairs. We sat down together in the wooden chairs, forming a close, comfortable circle around the warm dishes, and we ate food at our table without a single care, worry, or distraction to interrupt our peaceful family moment. The meal was absolutely delicious, consisting of perfectly baked warm bread, savory breakfast items, and refreshing drinks that provided a wonderful source of physical energy for the long day ahead. We passed the plates back and forth between us, ensuring that everyone had a completely satisfying portion, with Salphy eagerly reaching for her favorite pieces of bread while Elphyete neatly handled the utensils with her usual graceful and precise movements. I quietly enjoyed the food alongside them, feeling a deep sense of internal satisfaction as I watched them thoroughly enjoy the hearty breakfast in the quiet comfort of our temporary quarters. The gentle clinking of porcelain plates, the soft scraping of wooden utensils, and the quiet sounds of chewing were the only noises that filled the room as we dedicated our entire attention to finishing the meal. We took our time, savoring every single bite and fully appreciating the peaceful, undisturbed warmth of our shared morning until every last crumb was gone and the plates were completely clean. Our small breakfast gathering was filled with a sense of quiet comfort, allowing us to fully satisfy our morning hunger and prepare ourselves physically for whatever the rest of the day might bring to us as we sat together in perfect harmony, enjoying each other's quiet company before our tasks began.
After eating the breakfast completely, we all stood up from the wooden chairs and took a brief moment to tidy up the surface of the table, ensuring that the empty plates, cups, and utensils were neatly stacked together so they wouldn't be left in a chaotic mess inside the room. Once our appearance was completely neat and we were entirely ready to step outside our private sanctuary, I walked over to the heavy wooden door, turned the cool metal handle, and pulled it wide open to lead the way into the corridor. Elphyete and Salphy followed closely behind my heels as we stepped out into the narrow hallway and walked toward the top of the main staircase, intending to return to the lower level of the building to see what was happening. We headed downstairs where everyone is, our boots making a steady, highly rhythmic clicking sound against each individual wooden step as we descended into the main tavern and common area of the establishment. As we approached the bottom of the staircase, the quiet, peaceful atmosphere we had expected was instantly replaced by an incredible amount of noise, rapid movement, and general activity that filled the entire ground floor. The massive common room, which had been relatively empty and peaceful just an hour earlier when I had ordered our breakfast, was now completely packed with people moving rapidly in every single direction. The entire space was a chaotic scene of high energy and intense physical motion, with loud voices echoing off the heavy wooden walls and footsteps vibrating through the floorboards as the various members of our group hurried about their tasks. We looked around the expansive room, trying to take in the sheer volume of activity that had suddenly broken out across the entire ground floor while we were away in our room, surprised by the sudden transition from our quiet morning to this bustling environment.
The sudden sight that greeted our eyes at the bottom of the stairs was completely unexpected, causing us to pause for a brief moment on the lower steps to fully comprehend the massive change in the room's dynamic. Suddenly everyone is packing and ready to leave, their physical forms moving in a continuous, high-speed blur as they gathered up their personal belongings, secured their equipment, and prepared for an immediate departure from the premises. Heavy canvas bags were being tightly zipped, leather straps were being forcefully buckled around large wooden crates, and travel gear was being systematically organized and stacked near the front entrance of the building. We watched as various individuals folded up extra clothing, rolled up thick sleeping mats, and checked the buckles on their boots to ensure that everything was completely secure for whatever journey lay ahead. There was a profound sense of urgency and absolute readiness in the air, with every single person focusing entirely on their specific packing duties without a single moment of hesitation or unnecessary delay. The large tables in the common room were covered in assorted travel items, water canteens, and storage containers that were being rapidly transferred into larger bags by the busy hands of our companions. It was entirely clear that a major decision had been made while we were upstairs eating our breakfast, and the entire group was now completely unified in their effort to prepare for an instant relocation, leaving absolutely nothing behind as they wrapped up their stay. The entire ground floor was filled with the distinct sounds of shifting luggage, rustling fabrics, and tight knots being tied securely around bundles of gear as everyone worked to ensure their absolute readiness to depart.
As we stood there near the stairs observing the sudden, chaotic burst of activity in the middle of the crowded room, a prominent figure separated himself from the busy crowd and walked directly toward our position. King Nishighi suddenly said that we'll leave the inn and we can live on their mansion nearby and the others in mana exposure coma will be there as well, his powerful, clear voice cutting through the surrounding noise of rustling bags and moving crates to deliver the unexpected news directly to us. "We will leave the inn, and we can live at our mansion nearby. The others in mana exposure coma will be there as well," he stated with absolute authority and calm reassurance, ensuring that we completely understood the new arrangements that had been established for our entire party. The announcement explained the sudden, massive packing effort taking place all around us, revealing that our time at this particular establishment had officially come to an end in favor of a much more comfortable, secure, and spacious accommodation. He stood before us with a calm, dignified posture, waiting a brief second to ensure that his message had been fully received and understood by all three of us before turning his attention back toward the rest of the gathering crowd to oversee the remaining preparations for our collective relocation.
Hearing the wonderful news about moving to a large, magnificent estate where everyone could stay together comfortably, a bright, radiant smile instantly broke across the face of the young girl standing right beside me. Salphy seemed excited, her eyes lighting up with immense joy and her small body practically bouncing on the tips of her toes as she clapped her hands together in absolute delight at the prospect of living in a mansion. The sheer thrill of moving to such a grand, new place completely erased any lingering tiredness she might have possessed, filling her with a massive burst of playful energy that was completely infectious to witness. Recognizing that we needed to follow the example of the rest of the group and prepare our own things immediately, we turned back toward the staircase without a single moment of delay. We went back upstairs and prepared, hurrying along the wooden steps and returning to the quiet interior of our private room to gather up our own personal items. We moved quickly through the space, folding our clothes, packing our small travel bags, and double-checking every single corner, drawer, and surface to ensure that absolutely nothing was left behind in the room. We wrapped our gear securely, buckled our packs, and made sure that we were completely ready to join the rest of the departure effort, working together in a smooth, efficient rhythm until everything we owned was completely packed up and ready to go. Our movements were perfectly synchronized as we placed our belongings into our travel packs, leaving the room exactly as we had found it when we first arrived, ensuring everything was tightly sealed.
After that, once all of our personal belongings were securely packed away inside our travel bags and our room was left entirely empty and tidy, we picked up our heavy gear and stepped out into the hallway for the final time. We went back downstairs, navigating the wooden steps with our loaded packs until we arrived once more on the main floor, where the rest of the group was now completely finished with their own preparations and standing in absolute readiness near the front exit. As we made our way through the crowded common area toward the main doors, Elphyete stepped aside for a brief moment and walked over to the main service counter where the local manager of the establishment was standing. Elphyete said thank you for everything on the inn keeper, her voice incredibly warm, polite, and filled with a deep, genuine sense of appreciation for the hospitality, safety, and excellent service that had been provided to our entire group during our stay at the building. "Thank you for everything," she said with a gentle bow of her head, ensuring that our departure was marked by absolute gratitude and kindness toward the person who had looked after our needs so well over the past days. The innkeeper offered a warm, respectful nod in return, accepting her kind words with a pleasant smile as we prepared to take our leave from the premises. Her polite gesture brought a touch of gentle warmth to our final moments inside the building before she turned around to rejoin the rest of the waiting group near the exit.
With all of our bags completely packed, the final goodbyes properly delivered, and the entire group gathered together into a single, tightly knit circle near the exit of the building, a profound silence suddenly fell over the room as everyone waited for the transition to begin. Sir Vael stepped forward to the absolute center of our assembled party, his posture completely straight and his expression entirely focused as he prepared to initiate the massive collective relocation. Without a single word of warning, an elaborate explanation, or a complicated physical gesture, Sir Vael snapped his fingers with a sharp, clear sound that vibrated through the air of the tavern. The simple, sudden motion of his hand instantly triggered a massive, silent wave of magic that enveloped every single individual, bag, and piece of luggage standing within our circle. The entire interior of the familiar inn, with its wooden walls, heavy tables, and pale morning light, suddenly vanished out of existence in an absolute fraction of a millisecond, completely replaced by a strange, momentary sensation of pure weightlessness as our physical forms were instantaneously transported through space. The world around us shifted entirely in the blink of an eye, completely removing us from the wooden confines of the common room and carrying our entire party away instantly through the empty air toward our new destination without a single sound or disruption.
The brief, disorienting sensation of instantaneous travel passed as quickly as it had arrived, and our boots made solid, heavy contact with a completely different type of terrain beneath our feet. We all teleported to the front of a big mansion, our physical frames materializing perfectly intact and completely organized right on the expansive grounds of the grand estate that King Nishighi had described to us just a short while earlier. The sudden shift in scenery was absolutely breathtaking, as we found ourselves standing in the cool morning air outside a massive, beautifully constructed architectural masterpiece that stretched high into the sky. The grand structure featured elegant stone walls, towering pillars, and numerous large windows that reflected the bright morning sunlight, making the entire place look incredibly majestic, secure, and welcoming. A wide, beautifully manicured pathway led straight to the massive front doors of the estate, surrounded by lush green lawns and elegant gardens that emphasized the wealth and status of its owners. We stood together in a tight group, adjusting our heavy travel bags and looking up in absolute awe at the massive, grand building that would serve as our brand new home, completely amazed by the sheer speed and perfection of our sudden arrival at this incredible new location. The fresh air of the new surroundings brushed against our faces as we looked upon the expansive estate, completely ready to begin the next chapter of our stay within its magnificent walls as a united group, eager to see what lay inside the grand doors.