"His Eminence Winter's Chill? Oh—that is indeed quite harsh. Luckily, the Federation's climate is springlike all year round, so he cannot come here."
Unconcerned by the girl's glaring eyes, a hint of amusement flashed through the Leader's gaze. After giving Anvis one last look, he seemed to lose interest and turned back toward his throne.
"Take her to Gray Mist, Star. He will know how to deal with her."
"Fine, just do not forget what you promised me."
Nodding indifferently, Star teleported away with Anvis once more, though this time, she did not knock him unconscious.
When they reappeared, their surroundings had become a special white room.
The four walls were covered in dazzling Silver Inscriptions and Magic circuits. A silver gate stood along one side of the room, currently sealed shut.
This seemed to be a room specially arranged for teleportation requests from outside, generally used for secret experimental bases protected by special concealment measures that prevented direct teleportation inside.
Anvis could sense the faint spatial isolation effect emanating from the surrounding walls.
"You brought me here for some purpose. Can you tell me what it is? Perhaps we can find a better solution."
As the environment around him changed again, Anvis floated beside Star. His tone calmed as he began probing for information.
"Calmed down already? Your mental fortitude is not bad."
Hearing Anvis's question, Star's hood shifted slightly. She glanced at him, her tone carrying a touch of surprise.
"Gray Mist said you might be connected to the Crystal Bird Star from the prophecy, so the organization decided to bring you back for some research. As for what exactly will be done to you, I do not know.
"Do not be surprised. I was never particularly concerned about this matter. The only reason I personally came to