Unlike the four Control Towers, City Hall stood at the center of the Gate City of Pristella, surrounded by numerous waterways as though they were guarding it. Only a single road led to City Hall, which sat amid the waterways as if it stood upon a lake.
This road also connected to every district within the Gate City.
Thus, after departing Water Feather Pavilion, Garfiel, Wilhelm, and Julius directly took this road, charging forward like a gale with silent footsteps at a steady pace that would not disturb their breathing.
At that speed, they had nearly crossed the entire road in no time.
What appeared before the three of them was a vast plaza.
And behind the plaza stood City Hall, exuding a faint air of majesty.
"What a fine place."
After entering the plaza at the head of the group, Garfiel immediately twitched his nose and revealed a battle-hungry grin.
"It's perfect for a brawl!"
With that shout, Garfiel smashed the stone tiles beneath his feet without any warning and leaped into the air.
Clang—!
The next second, the sound of metal striking metal rang out.
Garfiel had equipped both arms with shields and blocked the slashes of two figures descending from above.
They were two swordsmen completely shrouded in black garments, their appearances impossible to discern.
"I could smell ya! A sneak attack ain't gonna work!"
At Garfiel's shout, Wilhelm and Julius moved as well.
"Let us test the sharpness of our swords!"
"Against yours!"
The elderly swordsman and The Finest Knight shot into the air at the same time, passing Garfiel on either side as they swung their blades at the two black-clad swordsmen.
Clang!
Clang!
Amid the crisp sounds of impact, the two black-clad swordsmen were knocked back, landing in the plaza and skidding a considerable