As the fleet approached land, it sent a telegram to Seranocha Continent Central City, reporting that interference from an anomalous fog had forced it off its planned course. It had also been attacked en route by unidentified cultists and was now stranded off the coast.
Under the reception treaty signed by the two countries, the delegation requested assistance from the State Government to ensure its safe reception and provide the necessary support.
The accompanying officials from the Federation Capital also sent a telegram demanding answers from the State Government. They called for security forces to be dispatched immediately to escort the foreign affairs delegation into the city, along with a detailed explanation of why its safety had not been adequately protected.
While the telegrams went back and forth, the Esoteric Ritual Group's airship swiftly arrived at the scene, where its members collected samples and searched the area.
Because they had arrived so promptly, many traces remained intact. The rift was still there even now, providing the most direct and concrete evidence imaginable.
Some of the cultists had not died outright in the earlier impact, but had merely lost consciousness. They were rounded up as well, though they were only placed in temporary custody and had not been interrogated.
After returning to the airship, Chen Chuan immediately sent a telegram to the International Investigation Group. He still had Scarlson's contact details and believed that, given the man's attitude, he would push the investigation forward as quickly as possible.
After half an hour, the Federation's State Government finally replied, asking the Great Shun foreign affairs delegation to remain where it was. They said they would immediately dispatch a security team to meet them, which could arrive by two in the afternoon at the earliest.
The entire delegation therefore stayed put. Head Xie,