Chapter 177:
At the same time, in the Rose Prison.
Aiden sat in a space enveloped by gray mist, expressionless as he gazed ahead—where the four Grand Witches stared intently at him, the last guest to arrive.
This time when he was summoned, Abigail directly arranged him at the other end of the long table, facing her directly. While The other Grand Witches remained concentrated on Abigail's left and right sides.
The seating arrangement at this table was quite reasonable, considering he hadn't joined the Witch Gathering, but merely collaborated with them... or more accurately, utilized each other. If Abigail had arranged for him to sit together with them as he had disguised himself as Priscilla last time, he would have felt uncomfortable.
This was the so-called "Welcome Party" the Grand Witches held for him, their collaborator.
"It's my first time formally inviting a man to our 'tea party,'" Abigail began with her eerie voice. "Welcome, Aiden Galord."
"I'm honored," Aiden replied with a polite smile—though he wasn't sure if they could see it. "Thank you for the two 'little gifts' you gave me before."
That was the truth. The phrase of Order's Divine Language and the Mercury Sphere were both valuable treasures to him.
"You're welcome to enjoy them," Abigail replied indifferently. "It seems you take good care of Priscilla and Dailey."