CHAPTER 637: CHAPTER 634 PRELUDE

Patricia glanced at Xiesta beside her.

On the face of the daughter of the cult Magician leader, there was an undisguised shock.

—This was an unavoidable outcome.

In fact, it wasn’t just Xiesta.

Orport and his partner, the other Casters in the distant festival venue, and even the entire city near the coastal area, could sense the approaching power from the Ocean of Setting Sun.

A strong Magic Fluctuation, openly declaring its arrival.

Not to mention some experienced Casters, who could directly determine from the intensity of the Magic Power—

The people on the sea, all were original text holders!

"..."

Patricia turned her head to look at Orport and Xiesta.

The investigator and the young cult Magician girl resumed their negotiation, and Xiesta, realizing she was at a disadvantage, did not consider resolving the issue through combat.

Compared to the disputes here...

The approaching enemies from the Ocean of Setting Sun posed a bigger threat.

Patricia vividly remembered what Ronald had told her last night, the threat from the Wizard forces of Barrier Mountain to the entire city was definitely the most pressing crisis to be addressed.

Thus, Patricia didn’t say another word.

She put away the Cold Strike Blade and headed towards the dock.

She looked at where Ronald had entered the water; at night, one could hardly see anything a few meters into the sea, only the water stirring the scene in front of her with the changing tide.

What had Ronald encountered underwater?

Why hadn’t he returned yet?

Patricia was well aware of her own capabilities; once in the water, not to mention how much her combat capability would decrease, just the limitation on operational time alone made it impossible for her to adapt to an underwater combat environment.

The fact was obvious.

She couldn’t offer any help to Ronald.

Looking over at the nearby festival venue, although Her Majesty the Queen had announced the end of the festivities and people were gradually leaving, this wasn’t an opera performance at a theater where people leave in an orderly manner after the show ends.

At this moment, many citizens of Springs were still loitering near the venue.

Going home straight away clearly wasn’t what they intended to do right now.

Some investigators, sensing the situation above the Ocean of Setting Sun, even desperately hinted to the crowd to go home, hoping to get as many ordinary citizens out of there as possible.

As for other Casters...

Unaware of the current circumstances, they just thought it was another force trying to challenge Queen Dantrian and attack, so most kept a wait-and-see attitude.

—They didn’t know the people coming were from Barrier Mountain.

—Nor did they understand how dangerous their situation was.

Once the people from Barrier Mountain arrived at Springs, the Wizards, busy venting their vengeful emotions, would certainly include every Caster within their attack range.

"..."

"Sss—huh—"

Patricia took a deep breath, then turned and walked towards the venue.

She couldn’t intervene with the underwater situation, but the venue in front of her was clearly the focal point of the upcoming battle.

Being a place with a large gathering of ordinary people.

And also home to a Caster like Queen Dantrian.

The port’s festival venue, without a doubt, would become the first target of the Barrier Mountain Wizards’ raid.

During this time, Xiesta, who was still arguing with Orport, covertly flicked a glance at Patricia.

Afterward, during her conversation with the investigator in front of her,

Her tone subtly carried an air of confidence as if she held the winning hand.

—

Elsewhere, Patricia walked with steady steps to the festival venue.

Thanks to the efforts of the Agency’s staff, a third of the ordinary people had already dispersed. Garbage like food wrappers was scattered everywhere, and there were some drunk people passed out in corners.

Among them, the most dangerously positioned person,

To vomit comfortably, had almost fallen into the sea.

As for the others...

After Patricia entered, the crowd vaguely made way for her.

The sight of her platinum blonde hair made the Caster see the approaching Nicholas and, of course, did not hesitate to give way.

Even under such an influence, ordinary people also began to make room.

"..."

"Miss Patricia?"

Patricia continued forward in silence, and in such circumstances, an investigator was the first to approach.

The two exchanged greetings, and the investigator immediately asked in a low voice,

"Have you also felt the situation at sea?"

Patricia nodded as expected,

"Facing a formidable enemy, Nicholas must perform his duty, especially since Her Majesty the Queen and a large number of citizens are here. Naturally, I had to come."

"..."

Hearing Patricia’s response, the investigator looked around at the onlookers and felt a subtle sensation in his heart,

"Miss Patricia, you can board from the Queen’s battleship."

"The colleagues preparing to meet the enemy are there making thorough preparations... Her Majesty is also there."

"..."

"I understand."

Patricia nodded slightly and immediately walked in the direction the investigator had indicated.

The guiding investigator stood still, watching Patricia’s platinum figure gradually move away, suddenly having some thoughts about the surname Nicholas.

"Perform one’s duty..."

"Really perform one’s duty!"

Subsequently, the investigator continued with his work.

Meanwhile, Patricia walked alone towards the battleship.

As she drew near her destination, there were no ordinary people around. From this point onward, people began to look at Patricia, who was coming to aid, with respect.

She smoothly entered the battleship.

Under the direction of a few investigators, soldiers, and members of the Knight Order, Patricia arrived at the deck at the bow of the ship.

Here, absolutely elite Casters were neatly lined up in formation.

Queen Dantrian stood at the bow, distributing tasks and responsibilities to everyone present, among whom one could even see the head of the investigation bureau, a truly high-ranking and influential figure!

—This was a rare sight.

Usually, after the Queen issued commands, the next level of high-ranking figures would lead their subordinates to handle various tasks targeting different objectives.

Such scenes of the Queen personally giving instructions.

It was absolutely an extraordinary situation.

However... this also illustrated how much Dantrian valued the battle at hand.

And how tense the current situation was.

After all, the Queen had only received the news about Barrier Mountain this morning, and managing the celebration while working was definitely a complicated affair.

"..."

"Patricia, over here!"

As Patricia witnessed this scene, a noble known to her from a long-established family with a mysterious background waved her over.

Patricia walked over and nodded slightly,

"Has Her Majesty assigned your duties here?"

"..."

"Yes."

The person in front of Patricia nodded in response.

He then immediately stated his purpose,

"Her Majesty has tasked me with handling the close-combat surprise attacks."

"Patricia, can you help?"