"I have triggered the Wrath Brand to explode four times, just as you requested."
Alfonso proactively reported his progress: "The corpse has already shown signs of response!"
"Very good."
Lady Kingsford replied with a gentle smile.
She tenderly stroked Alfonso's cheek, resting her fingers on his neck.
"By the way," she suddenly asked, "are you aware of what happened to Count Dorn?"
"…Earl?"
Alfonso asked with some confusion, "What about him? Are you referring to his collection of young girls' souls? I am aware of that..."
"Ah, never mind then,"
Anna kissed his cheek, speaking somewhat reluctantly, "Have you ever thought about... leaving Leipzig? Or should I say, leaving Star Antimony?"
"That is absolutely unacceptable!"
Alfonso jolted in alarm, immediately refusing without hesitation, "Father has told us to stay at home during this time! If needed, he wants to summon us at any moment! Plus, if I leave Star Antimony, I will be treated as a traitor..."
"I see..."