The black-skirted girl chuckled softly.
"Just as he said."
"There is never a truth that mere talent can defeat childhood love."
"The long companionship and guardianship... who hasn't experienced it?"
The black-skirted girl whispered softly, unheard by Lilianna.
In a brief moment, she composed her earlier unseemly expression.
The thin veil of night once again covered over the crimson Gold Dragon Eyes that had momentarily lost composure in joy.
She looked again towards the grey elf before her, then spoke calmly.
"Let's return, Lily."
"You're right; at this moment, indeed, something wonderful is about to happen."
"It's not just his fortune, it's also my fortune..."
"And, it's a fortune for the entire City of Wind and Snow and the entire Elf Clan."
Her eyes, hidden by the night, swept gently over the entire city beyond the Hall of Shadows.
"This Abyss might be dark, might be profound."
"But, it cannot bind him."
