At the shop, the Keeper reappeared once everything was resolved. Daniel stood up from the table, noting that the repair hadn't taken long—only a few minutes.
However, he doubted that time outside the shop had passed the same as inside. From his experience, time within the shop seemed dilated compared to the outside world. While a few minutes had passed inside, he suspected only a few seconds had elapsed outside.
"Thank you for your patience, Lord Emberweave. There's another matter I need to inform you about. Please wait a moment," the Keeper said before disappearing into the storage room. A minute later, he returned, carrying a cage in his arms.