The conversation at the gathering revolved around Angel and Horus.
However, Horus was not a man of many words. Most of the time, it was Wallace who explained how everything had come about.
As the wine flowed and spirits rose, the atmosphere grew increasingly harmonious.
During this time, Angel also contacted Antonio and, through his status as a Research Institute member, granted Horus certain authority, allowing him to make some subsequent decisions concerning Savage Cave and the Research Institute in Angel's stead when necessary.
Granting Horus those permissions would make it easier for him to carry out his work in the future.
As for Horus taking over as the outpost's head, there would also be a more ceremonial banquet, though it would not be held until evening, and it would likewise take place at Savage Cave's outpost. Thus, for the remaining time, they mostly chatted and exchanged thoughts.
Since this was not a formal social occasion, several apprentices—including David, Nanaji, and Bais—were also seated at the table, though they sat at the far end.
Although everyone was exchanging conversation, the topic still could not be separated from Angel.
What they discussed was nothing more than Angel's process of becoming a Research Institute member and how he had advanced in rank.
Regarding these subjects, Angel selected a few things he could speak of. As for Black Castle's private matters and anything related to Frost, Angel said nothing.
It was not that those matters could not be discussed, only that they could be spoken of in private.
After Angel explained, although the topic occasionally still drifted toward him, it no longer circled around him alone as it had before.
Angel also learned from their words... or, more precisely, from Wallace's words, about certain matters closely tied to the Southern Region's Wizarding World,