Luke postponed his exploration of the Mindforge Spire, recognizing that delving into this enigmatic artifact would entail his vanishing from the realm of reality. The thought of causing anxiety to Lily and the children due to his prolonged absence weighed heavily on his mind.
Upon returning to the counter area, he was heartened to find the children fully engaged in imparting their comical "martial arts" instruction to Lucian's friends. He couldn't suppress a smile as he observed their antics.
When he conveyed the news of the vanquished threat, a wave of relief swept over them. Their demeanor transformed, and they appeared markedly more at ease, contentedly indulging in computer games. The specter of spending the night at the internet cafe, burdened by the menace of monsters, had dissipated. Their shared sense of security at that moment was palpable.
