Creating a spatial passage directly in the Material World was not actually difficult, at least not for Great Witches who had inherited ancient knowledge. The real problem was that creating a spatial passage was quite dangerous. Only the Great Witch of Space dared to do such a thing.
"Who will be participating in the Randall River Valley incident this time?"
Shade asked curiously.
"Benanice, Sylvia, me, and Sivie. Yes, just like at the Pantanal Great Swamp, it will still be the three of us going there. After all, we are among the few Great Witches on the Council who have come into contact with Chosen Ones. Sivie is in Kasonlik. She will soon take the information she has obtained regarding the Earth-Shaking Worm and travel there by train with her follower. You should be able to see us next week."
Miss Galina said this, while Iluna asked unhappily:
"What does the Witch Council need me to do? And why should I work for the Witch Council?"
"Because you are my student. You need to cooperate with Benanice and Sylvia in the ritual to open the spatial gate. The ritual will cause too much of a commotion, and we need your help to prevent the Church from discovering it."
Miss Galina said with a smile. Iluna muttered something too softly for Shade to hear, but she did not object.
"You seem rather unhappy?"
Miss Galina continued, though it looked to Shade as though she had asked deliberately. Fortunately, before Iluna could truly lose her temper, the witch added:
"My apologies for interrupting your date."
Iluna's face immediately turned red. She secretly glanced at Shade, then stammered in rebuttal:
"What date?"
Tifa smiled as she poured red wine for Miss Galina. The witch also smiled and shook her head.
"Once you reach