Meanwhile.
On the streets of Koester, a figure wrapped in Holy Light sped toward the docks.
"Stop! Don't run!"
Not far behind that figure, several mages pursued him relentlessly, with Joanna at the head. Clusters of flames burst from the fiery wings behind her like bullets fired from a gun, aimed at the fleeing figure cloaked in Holy Light.
However, that figure was faster than the mages by a notch. With a sharp veer to the side, he dodged all of Joanna's attacks.
"Hmph... Do you really think I'm afraid of you?" The figure in the Holy Light turned back and cast the mages a contemptuous glance. However, after looking at the unconscious girl in his arms, he did not stop to fight back. Instead, he accelerated, streaking toward the docks like a meteor.
The distance between him and the mages gradually widened.
Seeing this, Joanna clenched her fists unwillingly.
"Damn it..."
In the blink of an eye, they had reached Koester's docks. The docks connected to the boundless sea. Rows of soldiers, still unaware of what had happened, were busy inspecting ships entering and leaving the harbor. The massive Rune Defense Array covered the edge of the coastline. A mage stood guard there, responsible for opening a passage through the array for ships and people that had passed inspection.
When the figure wrapped in Holy Light came hurtling toward them, most of them froze in bewilderment. The guard mage rose from his seat and demanded sharply, "Who goes there? Stop!"
The mysterious figure did not answer. He flew straight into the Rune Defense Array.
Seeing this, the guard mage instinctively cast the Flight Spell, preparing to fulfill his duty and intercept the uninvited guest. From afar, Joanna saw this and hurriedly shouted, "Get back! You can't stop him! That