"Alright, the data has been recorded. Since Aris' situation is quite unique, I 't create a perfect match. Still, I o ask: what kind of wand do you want?"

  After rec the measurements in her notebook, which resembled a magic crystal tablet, Tia prepared to jot down the group’s references.

  "What types of wands are there, usually?"

  "There’s almost everything. The most on are short or long wands, but there are also medallions, clothing, swords, and so on."

  "Uh… no swords, please."

  Misako shuddered at the thought, knowing her elemental affinity fhtning and fire would make a sword a poor choice.

  "For baween funality and bat practicality, accessories like jewelry are the most on choice," Tia suggested, recalling a ission where she had crafted a masterpiece hairpin wand that was far beyond her usual capabilities.

  "In that case, I’d like a simple earring. If possible, please make it adjustable to the wearer’s size," said Farkonia, who had n preferences. Being a dragon with immeural strength, she saw little need for ons.

  "I’d like a bell. Specifically…"

  "Got it. Something along the lines of your style, right?" Tia interjected, uanding Misako’s design referehanks to the eclectiowledge and creativity integral to magigineering.

  "And for the young dy here?"

  "I want a small sword, one I hide in my sleeve."

  "A hidden bde? For poison affinity, that fits well."

  Tia nodded, knowing those with poison affinities often opted for cealed ons. However, she wasn’t aware that for Veridith, it wasn’t about y—it just seemed ve and stylish.

  "And now, Aris, what about you?"

  "…Whatever. As long as it doesn’t interfere with bat."

  Like Farkonia, Aris didn’t rely on ons. She just needed something non-intrusive.

  "I’ll choose for her," Misako stepped iling Aris' wand design.

  "Alright then. Crafting wands to withstand immense magic power will take some time and materials. Expect it to be ready in a few days."

  "I have these materials, which should help. The rest t as payment," Farkonia offered, opening a ste space filled with treasures collected during her years as Dragon King.

  The sight of her hoard left Tia nearly fainting from sheer amazement.

  ...

  Ohe wand matters were resolved, the group returo their rooms. Just as they arrived, Elyssa and Diana emerged.

  "Finished with the measurements?"

  "Yes," Misako replied.

  "Tiffany and the others are in the room. You ght in."

  "'Tiffany'? You know her?" Farkonia asked, puzzled at hearing the name of the Duke spoken so casually.

  "We met about twenty years ago. We weren’t very familiar then."

  "I see. Let’s head in," Farkonia said as Elyssa and Diana walked off. She khen opehe door.

  "You’re here. What do you want to discuss?"

  Tiffany sat on a sofa, speaking casually—despite her wife, Naf, sitting on her p, with Tiffany’s hands wandering across her. It was restrained but suggestive.

  "…We want to talk about f a multi-racial alliance," Farkonia began.

  "Go on."

  Despite the odd atmosphere, her Tiffany nor Naf seemed bothered, so Farkonia and the others decided to ig. After all, as the saying goes, "If no one feels awkward, there’s no awkwardness."

  "Before that, let me expin my situation. I’m from the demon race—the ones sealed in the Abyss after the ‘Demon War’ five hundred years ago."

  "I’ve heard of that," Naf uedly chimed in.

  "Did your sister tell you?" Tiffany asked.

  "Yes," Naf firmed.

  "Wait, Naf has a sister? Who?"

  "Her name is Eina, a witch."

  "A witch? Like, a real witch?" Misako asked, stunned.

  "Yes, titled The Dissolution Witch. We used to belong to the Stavor ducal household together."

  If it were just the word "witch," it might be a misuanding, but a title meant undeniable reition, likely from this world—or beyond.

  Refleg further, Misako realized something else: the Empire had ws limiting eo around sixty years to preveended lifespans from monopolizing positions. Naf, as a cssmate of Lynne, would be about forty, which matched the story.

  A witowing about the demon race? That added up.

  "Ahem! Let’s set that aside. We’re here to propose an allianarginalized groups: beastfolk, magical creatures, and demons," Farkonia redirected.

  "That expins Lynne’s notice. This is a big deal, one I ’t handle alone, even as a Duke," Tiffany said, releasing Naf and adopting a serious demeanor.

  "But with certain allies, it might be possible."