The life of the aristocracy is always accompanied by all-night banquets and socializing. Revelry is their greatest virtue. The ball at Gran Castle continued until dawn, and only then did the guests gradually disperse. Some stayed overnight in the castle, while others left at sunrise in carriages wrapped in furs and equipped with spells for constant warmth, finally bringing a sense of quiet to the once noisy place.
The lady of the castle and the most distinguished guest at the castle disappeared for a long time during the ball, which sparked endless speculation among the aristocrats attending the party. However, only the shallowest people would speculate about a widow's romantic affairs. The astute southern aristocracy, who always viewed the Cecil Clan with an eye for conspiracy, preferred to guess what secret deal had been struck between the Duke of the southern borders and the lady of the Gran Territory.
