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"Is that you, Barbara?" Brand had already recognized this wrinkled old woman as the old witch, Barbara, whom he had extorted once in Ridenburg.
"A witch? Brand, who is she?" Princess Griffith was the first to react, as witches had a bad reputation in the Human World due to their past allegiance with the Dark Dragon, leading most to live in hiding. Surrounded by an aura of wickedness, mystery, and nefarious intent, they were often used in many of Vorn's bedtime stories as quintessential villains to warn children.
Growing up in such a cultural atmosphere, Princess Griffith naturally wasn't an exception. Her mere furrowing of brows already indicated her good manners, and partly because the other had once assisted them. Not just the princess, but Count Otin also raised an eyebrow slightly, but as a mature noble, he obviously had more composure and didn't let his surprise show.
