In these seven days, Anvis had once again made contact with Emily and used a doppelganger to return to the Yar Continent.
For those living on the continent, seven days was not a long time. For Professionals, this period was not even enough to master a new Combat Skill or complete a minor Magic experiment.
Neither the doppelgangers from Black Ring Commerce nor the Resistance Army experienced any special changes.
During this time, Anvis had specially arranged for some intelligence regarding the Olivendi Family to be gathered. It was learned that due to his disappearance, Duke Carrot had already set off to search for him and was presumably on his way here.
Anvis estimated the time elapsed since the incident, and with Fiona's family Talisman as a guide, Duke Carrot should be arriving soon. It was uncertain, though, who would reach them first: him or the King of Nightmare Spirits.
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