Of course, although Ellie's situation had most surprised the Witches, the most important news at breakfast was still what Shade revealed about the endings of the Lover of Desire and Baron Samir.
While everyone ate breakfast, Shade not only recounted the final battle from the previous night, but also told the complete story he had heard on the mountaintop. The young ladies around the table all sighed over how the story of Act V had ended this way. Only Megan said:
"So, if you hadn't chosen to spare that soul, you might not have obtained either the Fool or Breeding? It seems doing kind things does have its benefits. But that woman did so many terrible things and caused such serious consequences. Letting her die like that is still letting her off too easily."
"Death is not the end. There is still a long road before the end, and she will pay the price."
Flora said. The Great Witch of Death had a profound understanding of this:
"Besides, the true culprit was that snake. In my view, it was the one that recklessly manipulated mortals' destinies and brought about such a great disaster. It is the one that truly deserves punishment. But that thing's main body is Destiny itself, and it has no soul at all."
"Shade told us the story of Mr. Otto the Ghoul and Old Mrs. Otto, as well as the story of the Lover of Desire and the Baron. Those two stories form quite a fine contrast. The young men and women in both were in love, but one couple firmly believed their love would endure, while the other doubted whether love could last."
Dorothy stirred the thick soup before her with a spoon:
"The Ripple of Destiny often toys with mortals' love, but as long