It was a servant’s arrival that finally brought Aswell out of the room.

"Aswell... could it be..."

The party members, who had already returned to the banquet, saw Aswell’s vacant expression and asked him worriedly.
But Aswell could barely shake his head in response, unable to provide a clear answer.

"I apologize, but let’s resume the banquet."

Finally, Kunder returned with Lafiré, making any further actions impossible.
Sensing the heavy atmosphere among the party, Lafiré led them out of the banquet hall.

"Aswell."

"...Yeah."

"Tell us clearly. What happened in there?"

Lafiré, who had brushed off all offers …