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Javier stepped down from the carriage, immediately greeted by Liana and Gloria, who had been waiting for him. They scanned him briefly, checking if he was exhausted from the journey, but Javier gave them a small nod to reassure them.

Behind him, Alf approached the carriage and spoke in a low, respectful voice.

"My lord, we have arrived at the estate."

Garius stirred slightly before blinking awake. "Hmm? Oh… Alf, we've arrived?"

"Yes, my lord."

Garius exhaled deeply, rubbing his temples. "I didn't even realize I fell asleep."

He stretched his shoulders before stepping down from the carriage, followed closely by Francesca and Eridith. The moment his boots touched the ground, his sharp eyes swept over the estate grounds, reaffirming that everything was in place.

The estate's guards and staff stood in neat formation, awaiting their return. The mansion of the Armand family loomed behind them.