Guest Hall.
The room assigned to Vera and Aiden.
Standing outside the door, Crescent and Galen remained frozen in place.
"…What is this…"
"So it's true."
Even from outside, they could feel the swirling storm of powerful internal energy.
She must have been practicing energy Circulation inside.
It was a moment that should not be disturbed.
The two brothers waited in silence until the raging currents of energy subsided.
Then, cautiously, they opened the door.
Inside, Vera was in the final stages of Great Circulation, drawing the energy back into her core.
She looked up at them.
Two sets of widened eyes met her own.
Then, in a quiet voice, she spoke.
"Did Master call for me?"
"…Yes. You should come now."
"Understood."
With measured movements, Vera adjusted her clothing and reached for the sword she had placed beside her.
