They returned to the castle not long after, taking one of the side paths that led directly inside without crossing the main route.
At the entrance stood Avelin—the maid who had been tasked with teaching Peri and Luna. Her stern gaze immediately made the three of them tense.
"Young Master," Avelin said evenly, "are you prepared?"
The question alone was enough to make the three youngsters exchange nervous looks. They all knew exactly what she meant.
Hades cleared his throat. "What do we need to do? Can you explain?"
Avelin gave a small nod. "First, the three of you will be taken to the bath. It will be infused with grassroot, arthemeir crystal powder, and several other cleansing agents. Once your bodies are properly cleansed, you will then need to…"
As she detailed the procedure, their faces grew hot with both anxiety and embarrassment.
Thankfully, only the four of them were present.
