Miss Benanis's Eleventh Ring Spirit Runes had long since been complete. This new Spirit Rune miracle—travel—was merely the icing on the cake. The radiance of her Destiny Ring echoed the Golden Staircase symbolizing her status as a Great Witch. The girls all rose in surprise, watching the Great Witch they followed grow even stronger.
Only then did the beautiful Blonde Witch rise to her feet and turn to look at the symbol of her power.
"It's time to hold the ritual."
As she spoke, she nodded to Shade and Siris on the stage, put away her Destiny Ring and Golden Staircase, and hurried toward the exit of the performance hall. The Witch's followers immediately followed after her. A Great Witch's advancement ritual was even more complicated than a Ring Arcanist's, and they knew Miss Benanis still needed help.
"This is truly wonderful. I thought Vanessa would wait until the matter at Green Lake was over before advancing. With her included, the Council already has four Twelfth Order members (Chapter 1656). If we add Great Witch Edwardz, who is also facing advancement, the Council will have five Twelfth Order members. No, it should be six. Miss Sylvia's talent is better than that of most Witches. Her advancement to the Twelfth Order is only a matter of time. This is a rare era of prosperity for the Council since the Sixth Epoch."
Only Shade and Siris remained in the small performance hall. The blonde young lady was happy for her close friend, then looked at Shade.
"At least three Great Witches have advanced to the Twelfth Order because of you."
"The ladies have treated me so well. This is all I can do to repay them."
Shade spoke, and Siris shook her head slightly.
"The Witches do not care what you repay