438 Can't I stay here for a while longer?

Bia stopped in front of one of the bookshelves, filled with an array of books. In the center of the room, there was a large, ornate wooden desk surrounded by several armchairs. The dimly lit room exuded an air of sophistication and calmness as she glanced around.

-'Hmm, a study?'

The phoenix got startled when Nine almost caught her by suddenly turning his head towards her. But before he could spot her, she quickly hid behind one of the bookshelves.

-'Phew, that was a close one! But why do I feel like I am doing something wrong by following behind them? Ugh, just what the heck are they up to?'

Regardless, it's a good thing that neither Nine nor Elli could sense Bia because the elven woman was a lot weaker than her, and Nine had the same strength as her.

Bia found a hidden spot between some books and settled in to observe Nine and Elli. But even after a few minutes, the duo didn't do anything special.