The scene before him was a hall of utmost luxury.
The floor beneath his feet shimmered with starlight, surrounded by blooming flowers and scattered crystals. In the center of the hall, there was a fountain and a pool. Fairy waiters bearing drinks and food flitted busily about as wizards in various magic robes or suits conversed and toasted, with light laughter echoing occasionally...
Ronan's first reaction was to suspect that he had arrived at the wrong place.
He attempted to find the figure of Heliodor in the crowd but was first spotted by a female wizard with a red pointed hat and snow-white hair, who pointed at him and called out loudly.
"Everyone, look who's here! Our protagonist for tonight!"
The Red Hat Witch's voice was clear and resonant, instantly drawing the attention of everyone in the hall.
Ronan was caught off guard, and every unfamiliar face before him wore expressions of warmth and kindness that he had never seen before.
