Atalanta's Disillusionment

"What did this arrow-letter say?" Euryale peeked around curiously from atop Asterios's shoulders.

"Let me see." Fujimaru Ritsuka broke the seal on the arrow-letter, only to find that there was no paper inside.

"How strange."

As soon as he spoke, the letter itself transformed into magical energy, taking the shape of words in midair.

"If you wish to find the Ark of the Covenant, come to the island south of you. That's what it says." Lawrence narrowed his eyes as he read the message.

"The [Ark of the Covenant], huh? One of the two things Jason, Oceannus's true Master, seeks after." Roman looked at the magical message still hovering in the air and sighed. "Is the person holding the Ark of the Covenant inviting us now?"

"What's everyone doing?" Artemis skipped over, carrying the Orion teddy bear, which had nearly been tortured to pieces.

"Ah, Miss Artemis." Mash greeted her. "We just received an arrow-letter shot from somewhere unknown, and we're discussing it now."

Artemis nodded with a smile. Seeing the message floating in the air through the crowd, her eyes lit up.

"Oh my! Let me see!" She pushed aside Francis Drake and Lawrence, squeezing her way in front of the arrow-letter.

"I never expected to sense the presence of an acquaintance here!" Her voice carried a touch of nostalgia as magical energy extended from her fingertips and gently stirred the words.

"Huh? Was the one who shot this arrow-letter an acquaintance of yours, Miss Artemis?" Fujimaru Ritsuka was a little surprised.

"An acquaintance of yours? Who is it? Do I know them?" Orion was curious as well.

"She's a very cute child!" Artemis looked delighted. "Let's hurry over!"

Francis Drake glanced at Fujimaru Ritsuka. "What do you think, kid?"

"Mm, I think we should go too." Fujimaru Ritsuka