Michael returned quietly to his manor in Thornvale. Though his own territory was still very much alive deep in the darkness thanks to his undead advancements, no one noticed their missing lord had returned.
It was not surprising. Unlike when he had not yet grasped spatial powers and needed to sneak out and avoid detection, the current Michael could move however he wished without anyone knowing. That extended to many at the same rank as well.
The first thing Michael did after returning was bathe.
He could have cleaned himself instantly with magic, but that felt boring. He also wanted to use the bath to clear his head.
Since he had no intention of sending a prompt message to the maids at this hour, Michael simply wielded his mana to fill the bathtub with water and heated it with magic.
Though Death's Heir had made his affinity with darkness almost dominant, suppressing his other elemental affinities in the process, it had not stripped him of them entirely.
