Everyone was much more relaxed after getting drinks. The magicians opened up, and the high elves were engaging and friendly. Alucard was engaged with a Yellow Tower magician on mushroom growing, while Lumia’s ears were pricked curiously as she hopped between interesting topics. Nala was still half dozing, but she would occasionally ask about topics that interested her.

But Alisa was the most interactive and energetic.

“Hey, why are you wearing a mask today? Were you expecting a masked ball or something? Or is it for another reason?”

“It is because of a personal matter.”

“I see. Then can you show it to me? Or tell me why! My curious nature won’t let it go until I find out.”

“It looks like it.”

“Eek.”

She nattered on with a stoic Orta. Interestingly, their conversational attitude made them equally difficult to approach, so the area around them became quiet. Moreover, there were many high elves for the magicians to talk to, and the main character of this banquet was sitting somewhere else.

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