Starlight glittered in the night sky, and March shone upon the sea outside Moon Bay Port beneath the clear night sky.
The enormous Radiance Messenger was sailing through the waters of the Outer Sea beyond Moon Bay Port. The ship had returned to its original form, every part of it brightly lit, while the young ladies prepared for the banquet that would soon be held on deck.
This was a celebration banquet for the victory in the Battle of Moon Bay, and also to celebrate that the city had not been utterly destroyed as the prophecy had foretold.
Mana Falianna was still wearing that magnificent purple gown, only without the tall pointed hat. She stood alone at the end of the deck, gazing at the starry sky above the sea, when footsteps sounded behind her.
"Lady, are the stars of the Fifth Epoch different from those of the Sixth Epoch?"
Luvia had also changed into the dress she would wear to the banquet. Holding a wineglass, she approached the Ancient Witch.
The Blonde Witch in the purple skirt nodded gently.
"They are different. The stars of the Fifth Epoch were brighter than these, and there were more of them."
She withdrew her gaze from the night sky and met those purple eyes.
"Has Shade not awakened yet?"
"He just woke up, but he seems a little dazed. I had wanted to slap him, so he would understand that he cannot recklessly overexert himself, but in the end I only kissed him. He was completely exhausted today."
The Girl with Purple Eyes leaned sideways against the deck railing, a smile on her face.
"Let him rest a little longer. But we definitely have to call him to the banquet. This banquet is being held especially for him."
The Witches were all