The Witches and Lords departed.
Goddalir joined her teacher, Betina, in the pumpkin carriage, returning to the Magic Forest to continue her magical studies.
According to the Woodland Fairy, for a Natural Witch to become independent, it would take a conservative estimate of several years of arduous training before she could be considered fully fledged.
Fortunately, Goddalir was exceptionally talented, so this period would be shortened considerably.
Although Goddalir hadn't done anything on this visit, her mood had improved. After all, it had been months since she last saw Gai.
She treated it as a simple trip to relax and ease her tension. Now, the drive in her heart to grow stronger was even greater.
Because Gai seemed to be growing stronger at a rapid pace. If she couldn't keep up, she wouldn't just be unable to protect him—she wouldn't even be worthy of walking by his side.
Goddalir didn't want to be a burden anymore.
