"Yes, yes, I remember. Perhaps once the next Time Key is opened, the reward for the Tree Father's task will have something to do with the Words of Sublimation. Or I could seek guidance at the Black Night Spirit Temple tonight."
Shade did not think this was urgent, so Iluna held her teacup and asked the same question as Daniste:
"Will it still be summoning-type Words of Sublimation this time?"
"I'm not sure. We'll talk about it later. The most important thing these next two months is preparing Year-End Festival gifts for everyone. Is there anything you want?"
Luvia lightly kicked Shade with her foot and said reproachfully:
"Who asks so directly? Young ladies prefer the feeling of surprise."
Beyond everyone's gains, Luvia believed the greatest surprise this time was that Shade had successfully forged an alliance with Emilia and the elves. Ever since the Moon Bay Incident, she had regretted not being able to formally contact the dragons of Dragon Island. The Bloodkin were ancient as well, but they were not united in the slightest.
But this time, Shade had truly gained the support of an entire Ancient Race. Luvia believed it would help with many things to come.
"Murmuring Chapters has now reached the Eighth Chapter, and only the final third remains. Shade, Iluna, please raise your cups to celebrate how far we have come. There may be even more challenges ahead, but I believe we will continue forward hand in hand."
Luvia signaled for everyone to raise their teacups. When the three cups clinked together, the Long-haired Girl felt that this ending might truly be very different from before.
It was Monday, and Luvia still had work, so she left after drinking that cup of tea. Iluna also had to go to Blackstone Security Company, but she