Hughberlian's Good Sister Sigrid

The streets of Granvilleverly City were deserted, the shops tightly shuttered and the windows nailed over with thick wooden boards.

The wheels of the magic-powered vehicle rolled over a road covered in gravel and sand, the dull sound vanishing instantly into the empty streets.

Even inside the vehicle, they could feel the tense atmosphere of the Empire's borderlands.

"The spy we're going to contact is a lady named Unity. The council in the Western Hub District trusts Florence quite a lot, which is why they're letting us directly meet the elite allied forces infiltrating Bulida."

The Ice Witch lowered the newspaper and spoke to Hughberlian.

The scenery flashed past the windows. The buildings on either side seemed to have lost their former luster, becoming gray and desolate.

The streets and alleys of Granvilleverly City were filled with soldiers. Numerous checkpoints had been established, and the troops stood ready for battle.

The vehicle was under a soundproofing barrier. This was the last stretch of time they could speak freely before heading to the city-state's station to board the Magic Energy Rail Train.

In a sense, after arriving at the capital, Bulida, they would also have to protect Unity. As a spy for the allied forces who could access intelligence related to Magic Energy Fission, she was irreplaceable.

However, with such efficient intelligence theft, the Imperial Special Operations Division would surely investigate the source of the leaks with all its might. Unity would sometimes be unable to handle everything alone and would need the assistance of a reliable and powerful spy.

"Whew, it's a good thing Miss Florence helped guard Ikelite. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to leave with peace of mind."

Hughberlian replied from the back seat.

A vital Hutton stronghold like Ikelite normally needed at least one guardian-level powerhouse