Private Ceremony

Sometime later, Vaan followed Empyrean Scarletsea back to Henrietta's bedchamber on the top floor of her palatial magic tower.

All magic tower masters usually made their bedchamber on the top floor of their magic towers. Due to the higher density of mana in higher altitudes, it was easier to sleep pleasantly and enjoy the various benefits mana could give.

Skin beautification and lifespan prolongation were just some of the most general benefits.

Nevertheless, shortly after Vaan stepped inside Henrietta's bedchamber and shut the door on his way in, the atmosphere suddenly turned heavy and serious.

"Just like you said before, Sir Vaan, we do not know when the seven Great Devils will make a move on Pangea due to the fluctuations in Gehenna's Gateway. That's why it's imperative to increase our power as much as possible to prepare for the worst situation."