The banquet hall at breakfast was, as usual, a place for sharing information. Yesterday's most significant development had been setting the date for the Final Battle of Vesta Woodland. That had happened in the afternoon, and the news had swiftly been passed to The Church. One whole night had been enough for the Orthodox Church to make its decision.
"Basically, it's the usual city defense battle routine."
Flora handed the documents in her hand to Shade. Miss Bell, who was responsible for gathering and organizing intelligence, had already circled the important points:
"The Church believes they can hold back the Paradox Worm army for at least five hours. They hope Emilia can swiftly defeat Thomas Bennett, the Paradox Worm Watcher, and the 'Clockmaker' during that time, then settle the outcome against the evil entity formed from the World Tree Remnants."
"Five hours. Emilia, you only need to do four things. You don't even need an hour for each."
Shade joked with Emilia, only to find that the little elf did not seem nervous at all.
She nodded.
"Alright, then let Shade make the plan. In what order should we deal with those four matters? Who will be by my side while we handle them? Should everyone else assist The Church in protecting Vesta City during that time, or make other preparations?"
Everyone could not help looking at Emilia. Miss Danist even offered rare praise:
"Grandma Qishala would be proud of you."
"We'll decide the detailed battle plan tonight. Everyone should finish whatever remains on their hands during the day, then gather their individual ideas. During the day, I'll go elsewhere to find a few helpers who still haven't come here. We should have plenty of people this time."
Shade said this as he set down the donut he had just