Their lighthearted banter was abruptly halted by Ducal, who brought urgent news from Coelus's corpse's site. The second group that had ventured into the Energy Assimilation Array had just completed their turn, a development of significant importance.
The first group, having successfully completed their adjustment phase after exiting the array, was fully prepared to return to the surface, marking a significant step in Kyran's plan to improve his people's overall strength.
Aillos ordered the first group's return to the palace and had Nothum escort them to their new abode. Initially, they were to return to Ames's mansion, but since the Regis Family was now officially recognized as part of the clan, there was no longer a need to have all of them hide in her place. Besides, having them stay there was no longer practical because of their number.
