The Water Magician

While a fierce battle between swordsmen and mages was unfolding at the Azure Orb Pavilion, a heated argument was also taking place in the conference room of the Manyamia government.

"We are currently waiting for a response to our report to the capital. Please wait a little longer at the inn."

"I understand that deciding how to handle the situation takes time. But what do you mean by telling us not to leave the inn? We are not criminals!"

"Given the current circumstances, I ask for your cooperation in ensuring everyone's safety."

"I cannot accept this!"

The head of administration, Remengesas, explained with deep bowing while an elderly gentleman fumed in anger.

"Lonk, please hold your tongue."

"But, Your Highness..."

"The people of Manyamia are doing their best. Director Remengesas, Lonk is only looking out for me. Please do not take offense."

"No, I am honored by your words..."

The elderly gentleman called Lonk, the sixth princess Iliriaja who was calming him, and Director Remengesas bowed his head.

Two days had passed since the royal family's dedicated ship from the Sujay Kingdom had fallen in the City of Manyamia.

During that time, the only communication from the capital of the Komakyuta Feudal Kingdom was, "Keep them entertained until a decision is made."

Deep down, Director Remengesas wished they would wrap things up quickly.

Logically speaking, there should be no choice but to "transport to the capital."

Was there a delay in their request for a ship that could carry one hundred asylum seekers?

It was possible.

Nonetheless, they had no choice but to make that request, as the Manyamia government did not possess a vessel of that size.

However, the response was too slow...

They were dealing with over a hundred asylum seekers.

Moreover, it likely included the only surviving princess of the former royal family...

The longer time passed, the more unpredictable the situation regarding the princess could become.

The first admiral, Kavui Somaru, was known as a sharp strategist among neighboring nations.

That was precisely why he should understand the necessity of addressing the situation before problems arose...

It wouldn't be surprising if those who survived from the old royal family thought it best to deal with them swiftly, and acted on it.

Kavui Somaru wasn’t a soft man; he could make ruthless decisions firmly.

Thus, Director Remengesas thought,

"I want the asylum seekers to leave the city as soon as possible."

However, while they remained in the city, it was imperative that nothing went wrong.

If an assassination or abduction were to happen while they were there... it would inevitably fall under his responsibility.

For that reason, the area around the Beautiful Spring Pavilion was fortified with a garrison of three hundred soldiers.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that this was nearly all the surplus military strength in the city.

After finishing the meetings with the princesses, Remengesas returned to his office.

What awaited him was an instruction document from the capital.

He began to read it immediately.

"What are those capital folks thinking…"

The words were squeezed out of him in a voice that was extremely low, almost a whisper.

The chief aide, Niju, who was listening beside him, couldn't help but flinch.

Yet, he remained silent.

He understood Remengesas's feelings.

And sometimes he thought,

Why are the instructions or decisions from the capital so often out of touch with the actual situation on the ground?

He himself would likely be wielding authority as an administrative officer in the capital ten years from now.

In other words, the ones issuing these documents now were Niju's seniors and supposedly talented individuals.

So why...

But shaking his head slightly, Niju dismissed the unnecessary thoughts.

Right now, he needed to focus on the problem at hand.

"Transport the asylum seekers to the capital... leave the method to us..."

"Yes..."

Director Remengesas read the instruction document from the capital again, slowly, slowly.

Understanding the feelings of Remengesas, Niju nodded with a furrowed brow.