Sonia Sea.
In the captain's cabin of the Future.
"Admiral of Stars" Cattleya stared at the mushrooms on the plate, smelling the rich aroma of fat, but did not pick up her knife and fork for a long time.
At that moment, her inspiration stirred. She looked toward the spot where a brass sextant was placed and found that a letter had appeared there at some point.
Cattleya smiled, like a child who had received a coveted gift. She reached out, picked up the letter, and began reading.
Soon, her smile vanished, and her brows furrowed.
"Gehrman Sparrow has gone missing?"
Her intuition told her that the situation was serious.
Cattleya immediately lowered her head, clasped her hands, and began reciting the Honorific Name of the Fool in Ancient Hermes.
Above the Gray Fog, the crimson star representing the Hermit "came alive." It visibly expanded and contracted, sending out halos of light containing the sound of prayer.
They intertwined with the ripples produced by the other crimson stars, like waves surging again and again toward that ancient and majestic palace.
It was morning.
Sifa was having breakfast in the dining hall.
On the plate were fried eggs, fried sausages, fried mushrooms, and toast, all drizzled with sauce. Beside them sat a bowl of thick soup, its aroma filling the air.
As Sifa enjoyed the food, he considered how to leave the army and get away from Loen.
He thought about using the war to create the illusion that General Sifa had died in battle, thereby freeing himself from the army.
He could use a projection to take his place and die in some crucial and fierce battle. It would be best if it happened in full view of everyone, so that the kingdom would believe it.
However, for now...
Because