"Hah, really."

The terrace was sparsely populated.

No, it seemed designed that way on purpose.

Unlike the casino below, which had no windows, just two floors up was a large ballroom with several big windows. The building extended even higher, likely where the hotel floors were located. While the students from the academy were staying at Northwood Castle—a place whose value was almost beyond monetary calculation—something told me that even if this place charged for rooms, it wouldn’t be quite as costly.

"I'm *such* a devout follower of the Goddess, you know. I can tolerate being touched, but I draw …