Miss Aphrola agreed with a smile, and didn't forget to wink at Shard. For young girls, this was a playful gesture, but for mature ladies like Miss Galina and Miss Aphrola, it was clearly a flirtatious look.
"What are you discussing?"
High heels tapped on the floor, and footsteps came from behind.
Dressed in a luxurious red gown, with a silver crown glimmering, Miss Galina walked over with a smile, accompanied by Miss Sylvia and Miss Benanis. Tifa and Ciris followed behind, while Lecia and Angelina were temporarily out of sight.
Miss Swift helped Granny Cassandra to stand up, and thus the six Grand Witches gathered in the corner of the banquet hall. The maids shielded their view, and Shard stepped back to give them space. Everyone raised their glasses, and under the dazzling gaslight, gently clinked them. Champagne, wine, port sweet wine, and sherry swirled lightly in the glasses.
