If the Pink Tree Man representing the main body of the Sage Level Relic really was in the city, its combat strength was bound to differ from the containment records. Therefore, the search teams needed sufficiently powerful Ring Arcanists to lead them. The Sun Church and Nature Church had three Thirteenth Ring Warlocks between them, and with Iluna, one of the Chosen Ones, added in, the original plan had been to divide the urban area into four sections and have the four of them lead teams to inspect them separately.
But now that Professor Danist of Saint Byron's was also in the city, the original four-way division could become five-way.
"Professor Danist, may I ask how many Ring Arcanists from Saint Byron's are within the city limits?"
Miss Maria asked. The Red-haired Sorceress glanced at Shade, who was sitting beside her.
"The Academy's professors are all outside the city. I came into the city tonight to contact the Witches of the Witch Council, so I stayed here. They said they could provide assistance. Let's leave part of the patrol work to them. The God Summoner is also willing to help."
Thus, Shade, who had remained silent all this time, nodded as well. He had made up his mind not to speak unless necessary; it would help maintain his persona.
No one else present asked further questions. Since she could "happen upon" the God Summoner, it was perfectly normal for her to have connections with the Witches. This was not the time to pry into such matters. This only confirmed that Saint Byron's had indeed been in contact with the "God Summoner" for a long time—perhaps the "God Summoner" was a Ring Arcanist from Saint Byron's.
"Everyone, this is a map of Vesta City's urban area."
The originally strongest Twelve-Ring Arcanist