The residence grew quiet after the dinner ended, with most groups already returning to their assigned wings as the earlier noise from the hall faded into distant footsteps, closing doors, and low voices behind walls. Some rested after the challenge, while others were clearly planning their next move before the mission began.
Moving through the building with his aura concealed, Gabriel kept his steps light against the polished floor as the hallway lamps cast a soft yellow glow. His pace remained steady as he passed servants, guards, and a few players still wandering about, though none paid him much attention.
The residence itself was large enough for each invited force to occupy its own section, and as he moved deeper inside, he eventually passed near the Broken Dawn wing without stopping. One of the larger rooms had its door slightly open, allowing Sophie's calm voice to carry into the corridor as she gave instructions to her core members.
