"Clearly, it's my issue, yet I have to trouble you all."
"What are you talking about? You've already controlled nearly half of the Grand Witches in the Council. If you still have to do everything yourself, we'd think you don't trust us."
"Although I'm very touched, I still feel you're deliberately teasing me with your wording."
The Red-Haired Witch did not object but affectionately grabbed Shard's hand:
"Today is Saturday, and you surely have to go into town for a meeting in the afternoon. But since you're here with me this morning, how about going out for a stroll with me? Let's take a trip to my farm, you can ride a horse and carry me with you, I'll sit side-saddle in front of you, and you'll hold my waist. Knight, you wouldn't refuse me, would you?"
She winked at Shard, a look that was simply irresistible.
