Xu Yi's eyebrows shot up.
Less than half an hour had passed since Avita's Mana Airship departed, which meant the Transport Fleet she had spotted was at most thirty kilometers away.
Someone actually dared to attack the Xinfei Merchant Guild's Transport Fleet so close to its main base. Did they have a death wish?
"Avita, report the Transport Fleet's position and tell me exactly what's happening. Do they need support from the Guards Corps?" Xu Yi asked coldly.
A soft exclamation of surprise came from Avita through the Magic Communication Box.
"Strange... they've stopped. President, everything should be fine now. The ships surrounding the Transport Fleet have all scattered. It looks as though they've abandoned the attack."
"Heh, trying to run?" Xu Yi sneered. "Avita, relay my orders to Nevall. Send out the Transport Fleet's Guard Frigates and capture at least one or two ships. Bring back some prisoners. I want to see who was bold enough to attack our Xinfei Merchant Guild's fleet. Also, track the fleeing ships from above and see where they're heading. I'll send another Mana Airship to follow you."
"Understood," Avita replied.
A moment later, her voice came through the Magic Communication Box again.
"President, Nevall has received the orders I relayed. He wants to know whether he should destroy all the enemy ships and capture everyone aboard."
"No need. Just capture a few people so we can question them. Plenty of people here are waiting for the Transport Fleet to return."
"All right."
Lowering the Magic Communication Box in his hand, Xu Yi looked up toward the southwestern sky again and saw another Mana Airship rising into the air. Like a dark cloud, it flew in the direction Avita's Mana Airship had taken.
This had to be the Mana Airship Akali was commanding. It