Kotori Itsuka understood what her subordinate meant and immediately gave an order.
"Fraxinus, advance at full speed and retrieve Tohka and the others. If that fails, deploy the World Tree's Leaf and cover them."
"Roger!"
Suddenly, the Fraxinus came under attack, and alarms blared.
"What happened?"
Kotori Itsuka rose from her chair.
One of her subordinates hurriedly reported, "An external attack has damaged our Territory by 30%!"
"Enemy sighted at three o'clock. It's an Airborne Battleship."
A white Airborne Battleship appeared on the screen, but it was slightly smaller than the Fraxinus.
Seeing the Airborne Battleship on the screen, Kotori Itsuka recognized the vessel.
"That ship... belongs to DEM... of all times..."
Another report came from Kotori Itsuka's subordinates.
"An incoming transmission! That ship has sent a message over the Fraxinus's communications channel."
"Put it through!"
As soon as Kotori Itsuka finished speaking, Ellen appeared on the screen. Seeing that the connection had been established, Ellen said, "Should I say it's a pleasure to meet you? Thank you for accepting my transmission."
Seeing the person on the screen, Kotori Itsuka recognized Ellen and said gravely, "Ellen Mira Mathers!"
Ellen was slightly surprised by this, but she showed none of it, maintaining her cold expression as she said, "You know me? What an honor, Kotori Itsuka."
Hearing Ellen's words, Kotori Itsuka planted her hands on her hips and asserted herself a little more. "What business does the World's Strongest magician have with us?"
"If you're inviting me to tea, could we do it another day? I'm busy right now. Some nasty employees from a shady company seem to be harassing our people."
But Ellen did not seem inclined to exchange such idle chatter with Kotori Itsuka.
Ellen cut straight to the point. "I have two things to say. First, you have