The following days were mundane yet busy.
Richard spent most of his time engrossed in his research lab.
His study on the incorporation of molybdenum into magic materials had initially shown some promise, but it soon sank into a quagmire. Richard had to step up his workload and strive to clear his thoughts in an attempt to emerge from the mire and achieve success.
In the midst of his busyness, a month had passed since Mu'en left.
This meant that Mu'en was back.
...
That night,
In the courtyard where Richard lived,
Mu'en, who had just evaded a crisis and returned, met with Richard for the first time.
Although Mu'en had been away from Florence for an entire month, he had not completely let go during this time. Ensuring his own safety first, he had still been invisibly controlling his network of informants through indirect means. Therefore, there were quite a few gains to report to Richard.
