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After parting ways with Detria, who held Edwin's hand and insisted on contacting her if he ever faced difficulties, we returned to Philander.
The spring breeze grew more cheerful, yet there was no progress in the search for the moonbird's gem.
The huge stone that disappeared without a trace, a mysterious tomb robber, and the merchant of Riverdun who had aided Kaleb––it felt like unraveling one piece would lead to solving the whole puzzle, but that piece remained elusive.
Lost in sudden worries, I shook my head to clear it and focused back on the documents. When feeling troubled, work was my refuge.
As I stamped the last document of the morning's work, Cecil applauded and praised, "Your Majesty, your work speed seems to have increased even more."
"It was just a lighter workload today."
"Light? How was that light... Yes. If Your Majesty says it is light, then it is light. Of course."
