Returning to rest was a welcome relief—even Logan, who could use skills to restore his stamina, had no desire to face the hydra while feeling exhausted.
As soon as they arrived, the creatures instinctively went to their designated places. Emary and Silvia lingered near the portal, waiting for Logan to pass through, while Freya wasted no time heading straight into the mansion for her bath.
"Guess cracking her will be tough," Logan remarked as he and Silvia walked together. "At least this way, if she ever decides to betray us, we'll know."
A few steps ahead, Emary walked silently, his electric rodent perched on his shoulders. He continued as if nothing had happened, already knowing his place within the castle and his next task. Logan had provided him with books on trap mechanisms—the same ones Valeria had used to train him months prior. Once Emary grasped the basics, Logan intended to teach him more advanced techniques, assuming they had the time.
