Although what Shade had left behind was Blood Brew, it had indeed been made from Shade's blood. A perfume bottle of Blood Brew contained at least ten drops of blood. Judging by the amount, it should have been enough for Wei Ge to recover completely for a short period of time, rather than merely regain her spellcasting ability like she had just now.
"I only realized this time that drinking blood directly from your body seems to be somewhat different from drinking preserved blood. How should I put it? It's like fresh food compared with food stored in an ice cellar. They're both food, but their taste and nutritional value are definitely different."
"I see. I really hadn't considered that before."
Shade and Wei Ge rose and flew toward the top of Dwarf Cliff, where they reunited with the retreating young ladies. The rain soon washed away the traces of battle here. The successive appearances of the [Blood Spirit School], the [Saint Alliance], and other illegal Ring Arcanist organizations all foretold that something major was about to happen here.
But what Shade was most curious about was what that "Plaster Infant" had been.
Wei Ge's carriage had been parked in a secluded spot. On the return journey, she and Shade both boarded it. As for the carriage Shade and Miss Cruz had arrived in, Shade turned it into a Card Toy using a huge piece of canvas.
On the way back, Shade explained why he had appeared near Grey Rock Pass, and Miss Cruz, who was driving the carriage, confirmed his account.
Wei Ge also explained what had just happened. It had truly been a coincidence, one even she had not anticipated:
"This maid of mine had previously encountered these people with Lorraine in the Lower District. Just now, at