As night deepened, the young priests in the courtyard of Snow Mountain Hall gathered around the bonfire to mourn the warriors who had fallen in the War of Fate. Elder Harald and Elder Vilda stood at the edge of the courtyard, speaking with Shade and Claire.
Miss Eisberg, the "Winter Singer" of the [Winter Hymn Choir], had just left. She told Shade that they would also be departing the island tomorrow, but that the Far North tribes would soon send people to the island to help the Fatu People rebuild their home.
Moreover, now that the Fatu People had gained the support of the "God Summoner" and the [Witch Council], even though they had lost sole control over Snow Mountain, they had gained far more from the story of destiny than they had lost.
Thus, although Elder Harald and Elder Vilda were also mourning the fallen, they believed that the future of the Fatu People would become better.
At the same time, they told Shade about Snow Mountain's current state. They also said that Upper Spring had now returned, allowing the Fatu People's lost secret medicines to be prepared once more. The Snow Mountain Water used to restore spirits would also be more effective than before, so Shade could come to town to purchase it whenever he needed it.
"And then there is Claire's matter. Claire has already said that she will remain on the island for a while longer. She will leave her subordinates to handle her mineral exploration business."
Elder Harald finally asked Shade:
"There were some things I could not conveniently ask before, but now that the battle is over, you must answer this question."
"What would you like to ask?"
"Are you male or female?"
Elder Vilda smiled and turned away, refusing to take part in