Teleportation used up a large number of magic nuclei. The time was short. Once Saleen returned to the temple, he made arrangements for Sika and the children to settle down. Then he brought back the Winged Skull and the two of them returned to interdimensional space.
Metatrin City was being managed by Sika, and Saleen was totally comfortable with this. He also summoned Daniel back to assist Sika. This death mage was not so enthusiastic about this assignment and regretted having to waste time on it. But if his abilities had been lacking in any way, Saleen would not have given him the job.
He was born a minor lord and had received a good education. This was the asset with which he had established his position with Saleen.