Vera kept her plan to investigate the identity of the abbess deep in her mind and told Charlie nothing.

Instead, she smiled as she said, "It seems that it's both yours and Ms. Ito's good fortune that she has attained enlightenment. You've never had anyone who could attain enlightenment and master Reiki at the same time, so Ms. Ito will definitely be a great help to you in the future."

Charlie chuckled and said calmly, "I'm not hoping for her to help. I'm simply happy for her with her enlightenment and excited to have another comrade in my solo ventures into the dark forests."

Vera nodded in understanding, and she murmured emotionally, "I've lived for so long, and it's only when I opened my heart to you that I felt that sensation you described."

There was a flicker of wistfulness in her eyes.

She really did not expect to attain enlightenment before meeting Charlie.

Years ago, she thought that she would eventually avenge her father.

Now, she no longer hoped to murder Fleur Griffi