Although a few unexpected incidents occurred during that evening's farewell banquet, the Kasonlik delegation led by Princess Margaret Anjou officially departed only twenty minutes later than scheduled.
As for what exactly happened at the banquet, most people had merely heard the thunderous explosions overhead. Considering that unusual weather phenomena had not been uncommon in recent years, aside from a small number of people, no one knew that an Angel Level Relic had been used.
In any case, the Church had found nothing strange around Princess Margaret. The intentions of Miss Pawo from The Truth Society and that nine-ring professor remained a mystery. To protect the Princess's safety, the Tobesk Diocese would probably receive an assignment soon. Iluna would likely be busy again.
Of course, if the delegation that had left Kasonlik truly encountered an accident, the Dellaireon Kingdom would be the most troubled party.
Although the Princess had left, the Voodoo Society would likely face a full-scale purge by the Orthodox Church for involving itself in this matter. As for what the Evil of Pantanal actually was, or whether it would break through its seal, that was not something Shade could know.
It was only on the way back from In The City to the eastern outskirts that Mr. Bernhardt learned the person who had appeared on the roof to face the lightning strike had been Shade. But he was not surprised at all. He even felt it was perfectly normal for Shade to find him in the banquet hall, lively and unharmed, shortly after being struck by lightning.
Shade was naturally curious as well about how Mr. Bernhardt, a Bloodkin, had become friends with a priest of the Peace Church, especially since the latter seemed to have known his identity long ago. The middle-aged Bloodkin noble merely shook his