After the Abyssal Hunters joined the battle, the Seaborn in the entire plaza were quickly cleared out. Perhaps realizing that this meaningless attrition tactic was useless to the war effort, the Seaborn finally temporarily retreated from Gran Faro.
After confirming the Seaborn's retreat, everyone stood in the plaza to make arrangements for the subsequent plan.
"Does this Abyssal Hunter look down on us?" Nian, who had been walking at the very back, exchanging business cards with the members of Sunset Fading, and had been promised a theme song for her new film, slowly walked up behind Kanna. Listening to the Abyssal Hunter's "arrogant" words, she couldn't help but complain.
"Aegir's technology is indeed far superior to that of the continent. Even Iberia, which only acquired the tip of the iceberg of Aegirian technology, almost swept across the continent back then, so she has reason to be proud.
However, aside from their extraordinary technology, their individual strength, in our eyes, is just so-so. To quote Kaltsit… hmm, 'You and your species are laughable to me.' "
The people in front were discussing serious matters; they had nothing to do, so they chatted amongst themselves.
Soon after, Skadi and Specter, who were responsible for clearing the area, walked over, dragging their weapons. Seeing familiar faces, Kanna bounced over on her short legs.
"Long time no see, Skadi, and long time no see, Specter!" Kanna, completely unbothered by the Seaborn blood on their clothes, high-fived them, then turned and shouted, "Dahlia, come help clean up!"
At Kanna's words, a transparent whale rose from the ground and crashed towards the three of them.
When the splashing water fell again, the two Abyssal Hunters' grime was completely cleaned away.
"Thank you!"
Skadi nodded, while Specter looked at Kanna curiously.
"I've seen you at Rhodes Island!"
"Of course, we've met several times at Rhodes Island! It looks like you've regained your clarity. If the Operators of Rhodes Island knew about this, they'd probably breathe a sigh of relief." Although Specter's emotions were unstable back then, she hadn't gone insane. So, upon seeing Kanna, even though she couldn't recall her name immediately, she still remembered her identity as a Rhodes Island Operator.
Meanwhile, Grand Inquisitor Dario and the young Irene, who had met once before, also arrived at the plaza.
He had received some rather good news from them: he and the Retribution Army had already brought a ship to the coastline. However, given the current danger of the ocean, the Retribution Army had withdrawn from the coastline and was encircling Gran Faro according to plan.
But he also brought some not-so-good news: because the ship wasn't big enough, it couldn't carry everyone to their destination, the Eye of Iberia.
The various parties began to select team members for the journey. Just then, a young man who had accompanied Elysium, brought by Misery, rushed into the middle of the crowd. He introduced himself as a descendant of the people who maintained the lighthouse, and had once seen the lighthouse blueprints. If they were to activate the lighthouse on this trip, he might be able to help.
"Aegirian, do you know what you're facing?" Carmen asked after hearing his words.
"I know. I just want to see the meaning of my homeland, the meaning my parents fought for and gave everything for…"
Although the young man still seemed a bit timid, his eyes were very firm.
Although Dario and Irene, the master and apprentice, didn't see any benefit in bringing him along, Carmen decided to let him accompany them after some thought.
This was not only because he was currently the only person who understood the Eye of Iberia, but also because he was an Aegirian born in Iberia. If this trip could truly re-establish contact with the long-lost Aegir, then his identity would be the best link between the two, and a gesture of goodwill from Iberia to Aegir.
"The three Abyssal Hunters must go, plus the two Inquisitors and Mr. Jordi, the ship will be almost full…" Kaltsit considered that among the Rhodes Island personnel present, Saria and Ifrit's combat abilities and methods were clearly not suitable for the ocean, and Misery's role would be limited in such a confined space.
"Count me in! I think an crowded ship can surely take a small child like me!" Kanna raised her small hand while Kaltsit was thinking.
"Alright, Dahlia will go with you. The ocean is her home ground. Even if there's danger, I believe you can protect her well," Kaltsit decided after some thought.
Although Ifrit was reluctant to be separated from Dahlia, she understood the current situation. Besides, Kanna's group was the vanguard. According to Kaltsit, once Iberia's follow-up teams arrived, she and her group could also follow.
Regarding bringing a child, only a certain Abyssal Hunter's Vice Captain frowned. Although Kaltsit had arranged for that mysterious aquatic creature to accompany them, the thought of having to look after a child in such a dangerous environment gave her a headache.
However, Kaltsit didn't give her a chance to ask questions, turning to walk into the city with Carmen. The Retribution Army and The Inquisition had already arrived at the outskirts of Gran Faro. They now had to clear the area, otherwise, without a secure rear, they wouldn't be able to proceed to the Eye of Iberia.
Dahlia, clinging to Kanna's shoulder, first transformed into two hands and waved at Ifrit. After Ifrit was led away by Saria, Dahlia swiftly transformed into a flowing cloak, coolly adhering to Kanna's body.
"My name is Kanna, and I know you, Irene! We almost met last time!" Walking towards the coast, Kanna quickly walked up to Irene and said in a friendly tone.
Although usually very strict, she had never been directly confronted like this. In her eyes, the fine fuzz on Kanna's face was clearly visible, and along with Kanna's words, a milky scent wafted into her nose, smelling very pleasant…
She suddenly shook her head. What was she thinking about with a great battle ahead? "Hmm, are you hungry, or do you feel cold? The sea breeze here is a bit strong, isn't it? I only have biscuits and milk. Would you like some?" Seeing the other person suddenly shiver and her face flush slightly, Kanna thought she was cold from the wind. She rummaged in her pocket and only pulled out a box of biscuits and a few pouches of milk.
Faced with the girl's kindness, she couldn't refuse. After thanking her, she took a pouch of milk from her hand.
Not far away, Dario did not stop Kanna and his apprentice from interacting. In his opinion, his apprentice indeed needed more contact with the outside world to further progress towards becoming a qualified Inquisitor.
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