In the study, the old witch said, "I think the information I'm about to relay is not known even by Branton."
"Generally, the people of Ambros are unaware of the origin of the Thousand-Year Fire."
Startled, Branton laughed. "Madam, your words do amuse me. Am I not an Ambrosian? Would I know less about the customs of Ambros than you do?"
"Isn't the Thousand-Year Fire just a distinct local belief?"
Branton explained to Ivita: "Your Highness, we Ambrosians have a particular fetish for fire; we believe it can bring us good fortune."
"Therefore, almost every castle is adorned with items inspired by fire."
"We call this the Thousand-Year Fire."
"The Church turns a blind eye to this, likely because they deem a mere flame insufficient to overthrow the faith in the God of All Things."
Ivita noticed a red flame insignia, still aflame, hanging at the center of the study's wall.
The old witch paid no attention to Branton's interruption and told Ivita, "In fact, it's the opposite."
