In the next moment, she embraced Lord Duke and softly said, "Thank you."
David's heart stirred, and he directly lifted Annie into his arms.
Now that Annie had broken through to the Fourth Ring, she could help him elevate the Spirit Contract Mark to the Fifth Ring as well.
Moreover, he wanted to explore more possibilities about the Path of the Divine through deeper communication with Annie.
They chose to train with Annie in the serene garden behind the castle. Sunlight fell between the flowers and green grass, a gentle breeze brushing by, bringing with it a fresh fragrance.
The two exchanged smiles, each feeling an invisible yet firm connection.
They started with simple poses to warm up, relaxing their bodies through deep breathing and stretching. Slowly, they entered a meditative state, fully immersing their minds in the present moment.
After warming up, they began to attempt the first couple pose— the "Double Tree Pose."
