"So the address Dammes Goldenleaf just gave us might also have been distorted by the Corrupted Mother of the Forest?"
After Effie's call ended with its ominous hint, Triss frowned and said:
"The chances that place is a trap keep going up. Are we still going?"
"We are!"
Murphy studied the optical projection of the tactical map floating above the Sun Ship's command console and rubbed his chin.
"Whether the Witch Cult is trying to lure us into the Sea Elf territory or not, it doesn't change the fact that the Amastacia fleet's home port is the Elven Kingdom's most open channel of communication with the outside world.
"What worries me now isn't just the fog of uncertainty surrounding the Elven Kingdom. I'm also concerned that, if things get worse, merchant ships entering and leaving that port might smuggle dangerous, corrupted demigods who've sided with the Witch Cult out of the kingdom. They could lie low in other parts of the continent like malignant growths.
"Based on what Felosiel told us about the elves' 'demigod' project, these people who've inherited Avalon's blood all have enormous potential and strange abilities. They're like the 'mutants' described in comic books from another world.
"If corrupted demigods spread across the continent, we'll be facing an even worse situation.
"So if the Sea Elves are still holding their port, that would be ideal. But if it's already fallen, then firing a solar bombardment at the place to completely isolate the Elven Kingdom, now a 'corrupted nest,' would be the best option.
"Also, I have another idea."
Murphy turned to look at Adele.
"Go back to Chardo Port and find Vilans, who's there honing her skills as a network administrator. Have her gather all the Shadow Elves under her command and bring them to the Elven