The badge had long since indicated the location of the Summer Night Witch, so Shade was not surprised by Tifa's appearance.
He nodded to Dorothy, and the somewhat shy girl took the initiative to enter the room. When Shade walked toward Tifa, Angelina followed behind him.
"Good evening, Miss Galina."
In the brightly lit resting room, the Duchess stood by the window with a wineglass in hand. The window was open, allowing the frigid night wind to stir her red hair.
"Good evening, Shade."
As she spoke, she turned around and saw that Angelina was here as well:
"Angelina, why aren't you entertaining the guests? You're the star of today's banquet; you can't be absent for too long."
"I wanted to thank you. Thank you for coming today."
Angelina spoke somewhat nervously:
"Since you attended my birthday banquet, Father will be more cautious when considering my marriage. No matter what, thank you for coming."
Miss Galina did not attend every royal descendant's birthday celebration. In fact, her presence today had greatly exceeded most people's expectations, though people also believed it was because Miss Galina had only recently returned to Tobesk. This powerful Duchess, who possessed her own fief, carried considerable weight in Tobesk.
"You know, I only came because Shade is here."
She spoke casually. Seeing Shade about to say something, she raised an eyebrow:
"Shade, there's no need to interrupt. I know what Angelina is thinking, and I know you want to help her. Just do it. No matter what decision you make, I'll support you."
A surprised expression appeared on the little princess's face, and the Duchess smiled:
"I have no intention of getting involved in the political struggles of the royal descendants. After all, it has little to do with me. But if Shade asks me for