After he had completed his first alchemy session, Leonard Ethan could feel a distinct weariness, as this work was immensely draining on one's mental energy, especially for a novice.
So, after a quick wash, he went straight to bed after exchanging a few words with Joan. For him, getting a good night's sleep was what mattered most.
The night passed in this way, and because the castle was situated on an island in the lake, it was very quiet, save for the occasional light from the archaeological team outside shining on the window.
By the time they got up the next day, both of them had fully recovered and joined the Italian representatives for lunch, during which they discussed the ownership of the cave.
"Yes, sir, we can now confirm that these caves belong to the owner of the island, which would be you," the Italian team leader mentioned to Leonard Ethan over breakfast, speaking of the future plans for this discovery.
