Lind had stayed one more night with Annabelle before she was taken to the acolyte quarters in the Heavenly Maiden Sect. The entrance exam was a few months away, so initiates that were accepted were taken as acolytes that would serve as help in various internal activities.
Lind had reassured Annabelle he would be back and she could reach him in any emergency if needed. Her tears nearly broke him but this was for her own good. He was not saying goodbye, just helping her find her way forward. She had to stand on her own and not always rely on him.
Lind took some time to find the Sunlit Forge but it was a grand building that was 4 stories tall. Lind noted that the first 2 floors had forges but the top 2 floors he was unsure what they held. A bored apprentice was standing guard at the entrance for customers, but when he saw Lind he sneered at him.
