Three months later.
After his work in Springdale was complete, Adam headed west at full speed, flying without pause toward his destination.
A few months earlier, Valerian had shown signs of awakening from his long slumber. Adam needed a secure place, and he needed to get there quickly.
With his objectives in the Sovereign Union fulfilled, there was no reason to remain. He had faith in Berger and the other two Councilors to consolidate the Brotherhood's strength after the purge.
Marlow and his family were safe. His father, Maximillian, had advanced to the Mana Core Rank. So the Ignisra Kingdom was safe from external threats for the foreseeable future.
With the sudden appearance of a mysterious new faction, the Cult of Bones would also not make trouble for the Sovereign Union and the Twilight Brotherhood. At least, until they had learned more about the Order of the Faceless Magi, they wouldn't recklessly make a move.
