Unable to find answers to her questions, Michelle could just give up and return to the Archduchy with Ivona, Kieran, and Anastasia after giving them the artifacts she chose for them. Before she left, David told her that if she or her friends waited, they could come over anytime to pick up more artifacts.
After returning to the Archduchy, Kieran went to cultivate for a few days, and Ivona was sent to spar with the knights by Michelle so she could find out which weapon she was best with. Of course, Ivona wasn't allowed to use her spirit energy while sparring. Meanwhile, Anastasia was dragged to the private training grounds Michelle and the Archduke used, so Michelle could teach her to use and cultivate soul energy.