At the mention of a Demigod Witch, Miss Galina suddenly raised an eyebrow:
"Come to think of it, the Chosen One Ritual of Wisdom and Knowledge can grant Enlightenment to others. I wonder whether it will be able to do so then."
Miss Sylvia nodded silently, and the three of them then left the Council.
There was still an important banquet to attend that evening, so Shade and Miss Sylvia did not stay long. After saying goodbye to Miss Galina and Tifa, the two took the same carriage back into the city.
Almost the moment the carriage left the manor, the young witch sitting opposite Shade immediately spoke:
"Shade, you are even more... remarkable than I imagined."
The adjective she had initially thought of was definitely not "remarkable."
"Then what is it that you want to ask?"
Shade intended to place ample trust in Miss Sylvia. This witch, who intended to make him her apprentice, was indeed someone he could trust.
"Apprenticeship and investment can wait. Right now, I'm very interested in your experiences in the past."
She bit her lip, her golden eyes fixed on Shade:
"Yes, extremely interested."
"I—"
"No, no. First, I want you to trust me completely, rather than being willing to tell me your story because of Miss Galina or for some other reason."
"Trust you completely?"
"Yes."
The youngest Great Witch in the Council gently took Shade's hand with her right hand, while her left suddenly looped around his neck.
"Again?"
Emma Sylvia kissed Shade in the jolting carriage.
The perfumes worn by different witches were always distinct. That fragrance even made Shade lose track of time for a moment. Only when Miss Sylvia pushed him away did he frown and complain:
"Lady, that was truly rude."
Witches were always like this.
"Your kissing