"Indeed, it was quite impressive... but what was that all about, Anvis?"
Although the spectacle of multiple high-rank powerhouses fighting was tremendously shocking, Ailisha was still somewhat confused, unable to understand what had led to this scene.
"Simply put, the danger we encountered while escaping was not part of the normal Assessment. We were attacked by enemies."
In response to Ailisha's question, Anvis spread his hands, his tone casual.
"They drew in a small world and used it to smash our Trial World, intending to leave us there forever."
"So, after we escaped, I found the location of one of their former strongholds and reported it to my father, Duke Carlras. I just didn't expect them to be holding a gathering there at the time, so then—"
"So then...?"
Ailisha froze for a moment, then found herself speechless.
Fine. If she had a duke for a father too, she wanted things to just work out like that as well.
There were still some doubts, such as how Anvis had found the enemy stronghold's location when he had been by her side the entire time these past few days, and how he had identified the enemies.
But his manner of answering clearly showed that he did not want to elaborate. Having realized that, she could not keep pressing him.
A moment later, after the dukes in the sky finished arranging the aftermath of the incident, they descended with the others and arrived beside Anvis.
At the same time, a mental Voice Transmission entered Anvis's Sea of Spirit.
"The preliminary Magic tests indicate that they were indeed connected to the attack. As for the further details, I will bring them back to the Empire for thorough interrogation."
"You did very well, Anvis. You have rendered great service this time. After we return