บท 261: A High Authority Newcomer

After Desmond had absorbed the corpse's energy and gained a boost to his stats, the following day unfolded without any noteworthy events. Determined to make the most of his newfound abilities, he dedicated himself to tireless practice and immersed himself in a multitude of books, never venturing beyond the confines of his carriage.

As the days slipped away, Desmond's seclusion inside the carriage began to weigh heavily on Diana's heart. Anxious and disappointed by his unfulfilled promise, she waited patiently in her own carriage, casting longing glances towards his abode. However, all she could witness was the unchanging sight of his carriage, except for his maids occasionally fetching a bowl of water from a nearby waterfall.