This was the coastal waters of the English Channel, near England.
A large rescue seaplane capable of taking off and landing on water was currently stationed here.
Though the plane looked enormous, its interior could hold fewer than a hundred people. Even with only half that number aboard, it felt especially cramped.
Right now, around fifty people were bustling about inside the cabin.
Some were repairing the spiritual items in their hands, some were healing injured bodies, some were cooking, while others tended to the rest, with people constantly coming and going in an extremely lively scene.
On closer inspection, Kanzaki was among them as well.
"Are you all right, Female Pope...?"
As Gohwa helped Kanzaki with a healing spell, she watched her with concern.
"...I'm fine. Don't worry."
Kanzaki had intended to correct Gohwa's form of address and tell her that she was no longer the pope, but seeing the deep concern on her face, she could not help softening and abandoned the idea.
Although everyone around them was busy with their own tasks, they still occasionally cast worried glances their way.
Clearly, everyone here was a magician from the Amakusa-Style Church.
After the coup in England, the Amakusa-Style Church had likewise been pursued by the Knight Faction.
However, the Amakusa-Style Church had always been especially skilled at hiding. Their history of concealment since the Shogunate era allowed them to escape smoothly even when facing the Knight Faction's knights, strengthened by Angel's Power.
This seaplane was the Amakusa-Style Church's temporary base.
Just moments ago, Kanzaki and Gohwa had been sent here and reunited with the others.
Besides the Amakusa-Style Church, there was also a princess here.
"I'm truly sorry."
Vivian lowered her head deeply toward Kanzaki, full of apology.
"It was the royal family's internal strife that caused all