Edna’s arrival at the settlement hadn’t bothered Abel because no one knew he was around. He hid in one of Robert's rooms for the better part of the day until it was time to go into the Grey Mansion and use the portal to travel to the Dark Forest. Using the portal was going to disturb the magical atmosphere of the settlement. Even though no one could catch it, Magdalena would. To cover their tracks, Robert decided to take permission from Magdalena for himself to use it. The plan was simple. Abel was going to find the girl, bring her back, and then secure her in the packhouse outside the settlement. He was to return and officially try to go to the Dark Forest with the portal. There was a possibility Magdalena would not allow him to ensure he would owe her. If that happened, Abel would refuse
