After returning to the inn, Annan shut the window and opened the Book of Gospel. She invoked a Miracle barrier, silencing their voices from the outside world and completely cutting off any potential eavesdroppers.

Once Pankey had prepared jasmine tea for everyone, he spoke up, "If I take the aerial highway in a hovercar, I can make a round trip from Nabistin to Vanmura in eighteen hours. As long as I tell Madam Quinna that Lys is Mr. Ashe's favorite child, she will take proper care of her."

It was clear he had rehearsed these words countless times on the way back. They were well-reasoned and highly persuasive.

Lys had been looking into her hand mirror. Upon hearing this, she raised her head. Just as she was about to speak, Ashe stuffed a piece of chocolate into her mouth and began massaging her shoulders in a steady rhythm. She wanted to lash out, but his appeasing gesture melted her sour mood just like the chocolate dissolving on her tongue.

The blue-haired butler placed a suitcase on the table. "The Beauty's Wardrobe is our only spatial artifact. It contains weapons, clothing, food, and emergency transportation, everything...