Once inside the building, Karina reverted to her human self. Elena immediately rushed to her side with a fresh set of clothes. Once dressed, she didn't idle around and immediately carried Joan downstairs.
Behind her, Carmila also carried Rina into floor B2, the second basement, which Aiden had modified as a holding cell long ago.
Meanwhile, Milarel was back to her usual self and immediately bowed before Aiden.
"My lord."
Aiden glanced back at her over his shoulder without breaking stride. Milarel silently followed him as usual.
"You did well out there," he said.
"It wasn't anything worth mentioning, My Lord," she replied.
Even though she said that, the joy of being praised was clear to everyone. This time, Aiden turned and smiled at her. Then he reached over and pulled her into a hug while patting the back of her head.
"Don't worry, I'll thank you properly soon enough," he whispered, gently nibbling her ear. "Besides, your work isn't finished yet."
