Early the next morning, Eric practiced grappling for a while before joining Sylvia for a run. Upon returning, he promptly took a shower.

Sylvia called him twice outside the bathroom door but received no response. Consequently, she cautiously approached Eric's room, gently pushing the door open. Sneaking inside, she discovered the marriage contract on the table.

With a sigh of relief, she seized the contract and returned to her room.

Meanwhile, as Eric emerged from the shower, he sensed someth