Galliot Duchy, White Swan Castle.
Surprisingly, the return of Aiven and his group didn't stir any waves, except for Mei, who initiated the Dream Cruise. In the communication confirming everyone's safety, not a single person came to greet them.
Even Mei, after picking up Aiven and the Jelos couple, excitedly dragged Aiven away, just because something more important happened in this castle.
Ten minutes later.
Outside a luxurious bedroom in the annex of White Swan Castle, people were already gathered, led by Aunt Daphne and mother-in-law Nymph, with almost every female core member of the family present.
Aiven, dusty and without changing his clothes, stood beside the carved walnut bed in the center of the room.
He placed his left hand gently atop the head of a small bundle in Apsuya's arms, the "Black Iron Cross Badge" indicating his identity as a Saint automatically appearing on the back of his hand.
