[Music Recommendation: "Dreamy Shards" by Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Cross OST)-available in Youtube or Spotify] ~ Please listen to it in a loop while you read this part to experience the utmost beauty of this chapter ~
[Please note: We're still in Hora's POV - after she's done talking to the mysterious woman, aka the Secret Witch, who's now her master in magic]
After a few minutes of hugging each other, Verrill and I went back to Aunt Vora's house. On my way, I suddenly remembered that I hadn't contacted Sena and Crystal so I decided to shoot them a quick text message to let them know we're fine and that we'll discuss things later with Auntie in the afternoon—somehow, I didn't want to explain anything about my previous talk with Aunt Vora, plus my meeting with Master. I couldn't possibly tell Sena about that. I should think of an alibi when I get back.
