When time finally came for Carl to return to HQ, Aegis expressed a desire for "aggressive exercise". This inevitably led to a quick stop to Lunelia, where Carl gave Aegis free reign of the third floor, though he was surprised to see Majesty so unsettled.
When he got back to Haven, he started preparing food for everyone, then they sat down to enjoy a family meal and the moment everyone was done. A thick atmosphere of anticipation descended on everyone as they waited to find out if Lillim would regret the wager.
"So, Carl, please do enlighten us as to the weakness of the variants."
"Of course. They are dying, well most of them are." Carl stated it so bluntly that the immortals present actually felt stupid for not realising sooner before they second guessed it.
"Carl, no vagueness, this is a serious matter."
