The fierce rain showed no signs of ceasing; in fact, it seemed to only grow more intense. The frantic wind carried the cold rain against the towering outer walls and stained-glass windows and doors of the Deep Sea Cathedral, as if it were the City-State's dense and chaotic heartbeat.
In the square in front of the City-State, steam walkers and steam tanks had already assembled, and fully armed guardians were silently blocking all the intersections.
At the bell tower behind the cathedral, a special fire basin had been ignited. Purified whale oil mixed with fragments of Sea Breath Wood burned fiercely in the fire basin, illuminating the raging storm like a beacon guiding ships home. Enhanced by a special spotlight mirror, this bright flame was visible in much of the City-State.
