"Remember," Lady Allen finally exhorted, "no matter what happens, keep your rationality and judgment; that is your greatest weapon."
After the communication ended, he sat alone in the study, dazing for a long time.
"Indeed, every gift holds its price..."
Perhaps, when Lady Allen taught him "Star Eater's Ravings," she had already gotten something from Cassandra...
Ron shook his head, unable to stop the chill seeping from his heart, making him unwilling to think further.
......
At seven fifty in the evening, a magnificent floating carriage gently descended before Ron's residence.
The design of the carriage was extremely exquisite, with the body made of some living metal that changes colors autonomously, its surface flowing like aurora.
The four "steeds" pulling the carriage were not ordinary magical creatures but pure energy-formed shadow horses.
Their hooves never touched the ground, and their entire bodies emitted soft starlight.
