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Cain simply nodded before cutting the connection and leaving his residence, heading toward Lady Azure's castle. The path was one he had walked many times before, but this time, a quiet tension seemed to hang in the air. By now, Cain had earned enough trust from the old Anima to enter the castle without anyone daring to interfere with his path. This trust wasn't born of kindness or camaraderie but was instead a testament to his efficiency and reliability—a reputation that Cain had carefully cultivated.

The journey through the castle's winding halls took less than a minute. Servants and guards alike refrained from stopping Cain, their gazes filled with a mixture of respect and apprehension. Soon, he found himself before the entrance to Lady Azure's personal quarters. He knocked firmly, and after a brief pause, the doors swung open on their own as if inviting him in.

"Elder Laurifer, please come in."