Although 4-5 years was actually small, compared to Ethea's less-than-a-year deadline, it was still a relief. It meant they had more time to prepare, to find a proper cure, and to make sure everything was ready before they acted. They wouldn't have to rush and risk making mistakes.
'...But we still need to move quickly.'
Four years could pass faster than expected. And if something went wrong, if the artifact was damaged or taken from her, her condition would worsen again. There were also the manipulative Valmeres. So, they couldn't afford to be complacent.
He swiftly moved to the mental state line.
'Hmm... Cheerful, I understand. But why uneasy and doubtful?'
It didn't make sense at first, since she had been smiling the whole time.
'...Uneasy, too, can be somehow explained by what I heard. But doubtful...'
What was she doubting? Herself or... did she sense something?
