The nun saved the best news for last:
"The First Fire flame obtained from the Demon has completely merged with the flames. Once the Chosen One of Time is decided, I can work with them to dispel the Time Curse."
This news finally freed Shade from all worries. Holding his wineglass, he turned sideways to look at Miss Danist and Flora. The two were not standing together.
"I have a question. Um, I'm just curious, nothing else."
Shade lowered his voice slightly, then stroked Mia. Amid the cat's "meow~," he quickly asked:
"After the curse is dispelled, is it possible to retain its beneficial effects? I mean, could Flora's owl Transformation Spell remain enhanced, or could Miss Danist still turn back into her eighteen-year-old appearance whenever she wishes?"
Sister Devlin fell silent for several seconds. Shade was certain that the eyes behind the Mithril Blindfold were scrutinizing him, but she ultimately gave him an answer:
"In theory, it is possible. However, we still do not know what powers the Chosen One of Time possesses, so I cannot give you an accurate answer at present."
For the time being, Shade had not told any Witches other than those with whom he had been intimate about the Fire Seal. This was not his decision alone, but a collective decision made by the women who bore the Fire Seal. They regarded it as a special mark.
Of course, if it was later confirmed that the Eternal Fire Mark could grant anyone additional Time Resistance, Shade would likely have to bestow Moon Fire upon everyone aboard the ship.
Come to think of it, Grace and Helen had not received a moon mark from Shade either. But Shade was almost certain that the twin sisters had already heard about it from the Princess and the