Master Hayley nodded in agreement.
“But if I don’t get information from the advanced party, I’ll keep worrying, and it’ll be even tougher for me to heal my wounds.” I acted coquettishly toward my father. “I’m begging you, Father. Please inform me. Just let me have peace of mind so that I can recuperate.”
My father couldn’t stand my coquettishness and had to agree.
“The advanced birthday celebration will set up three bases in the Rocky Mountains. One at the foot of the mountain, one at the mountainside, and one at the ruins of the witch clan.”
“The Rocky Mountains are so big. Why are there solely three bases? Is it a lack of manpower?”
“No, child, that’s not the reason.”
“Then, why? Oh, wait, it’s because of... ?”
“That’s right, Catherine . The Rocky Mountains are human territory. A
