The banquet was lively. Though there was no meal, there was at least champagne. Once the ladies carrying plates had scattered, Miss Benanis was complained about by the other Great Witches for asking Siris how much weight a piece of cake at night would make her gain. Iluna also finished her own cake, then found Shade again with a glass in hand:
"Thank you for the birthday gift. I'm very happy tonight. You're all wonderful."
After clinking glasses with Shade, she tipped her head back and drank it all at once in her excitement, only to accidentally choke. Luvia helplessly patted her back, while Shade, having retrieved Little Mia from Tifa, asked with concern:
"When has The Church roughly arranged for you to return to Tobesk?"
"Soon, within this week. I'm not responsible for this kind of cleanup work. If I hadn't had so much contact with the God Summoner this time and needed to submit a detailed report, I could actually leave right now. But next Monday, you'll definitely be able to see me in Tobesk."
Luvia nodded and glanced back toward where the Great Witches had gathered:
"Once you return, the three of us can discuss the Battle of Green Lake in detail. Although we are cooperating with the Witch Council now, there are things the Witches can know, and things that should still be decided by the three of us. Besides, you did very well this time, Iluna. Without you, Shade would have had a hard time handling this alone."
The birthday girl immediately puffed out her chest a little, though she restrained her expression:
"That works too. I have many things to tell you both as well. Oh, and I've already heard from the church about the gift The Church promised the God Summoner. Should it