Most of what Shade spoke of was knowledge that even Miss Sabelle had not mastered. The early Fifth Epoch was simply too far removed from the present Sixth Epoch, and the heraldic knowledge of that time had almost been completely lost:
"Friend of Unicorns? What is the significance of possessing such a crest? Does it let you attract more Unicorns?"
She asked in confusion. Shade laughed, recalling a casual conversation he had had while walking with Chloe beside Ice Lake:
"Ancient Witch Emperors were nearly all either demigods or Thirteenth Order. For them, their power had already reached the limits of mortals, and their authority could not possibly achieve greater Transcendence. Thus, they also pursued beauty, taste, and such things. Being favored by a pure creature like a Unicorn was naturally an excellent medal and honor for those immensely charming Witch Emperors.
"Do not assume that Ancient Witch Emperors cared only about extravagant pleasures and increasing their strength. They were mortals after all, and they had their own pursuits and hobbies as well."
"So the former owner here was very popular with Unicorns?"
"Yes. This is not the highest-grade Friend of Unicorns Medal. The highest-grade medal has a ring-shaped decoration around its outskirts made from fruits such as apples, grapes, and bananas. Unicorns are not afraid of the cold, but if they could live somewhere warmer, they certainly would not choose to live amid ice and snow. The part of this castle where its owner lived was probably entirely covered in ice and snow as well."
The blonde Sorceress felt the warmth of the pale yellow crystal against her chest. She truly wanted to ask how he knew these things. Even with the Time Key, it would have been difficult to acquire such detailed knowledge.
But the beautiful Ice Maid