In the study, Rose Madeline, who was immersed in researching materials, seemed somewhat fatigued. She reached out to remove the glasses perched on her nose bridge, but just as she moved, her expression shifted abruptly as if she had sensed something, and she quickly turned to look outside the estate.
Beside her, the assisting "Lady Grace," noticing her mistress's expression, silently crossed through the wall and drifted out.
After a short while, Grace returned.
She shook her head at Rose, indicating that everything was normal.
Rose Madeline, holding an ancient tome, pondered for a moment and didn't continue to read, instead putting the book down.
As her assistant, Grace had operational authority over many Curios and Defense Forbidden Techniques within the estate. Logically, Rose should have been reassured by her confirmation.
However, for some reason, Rose felt an inexplicable unease.
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