Within the port, it was common knowledge that it belonged to the Veneziale gang, and those with enough influence to challenge them were well aware that it was actually under the dominion of her lord, Magitek. His recent exploits had sent shockwaves through the mage community of the Tessia Kingdom.
Consequently, no one dared to meddle with them. Should anyone have the audacity to attack, Daniel always prepared for the worst-case scenario. He believed that their assailants would likely be powerful mages or formidable beings from the Curtained World. Thus, he and Penthesilea had devised a protocol for the port's inhabitants, directing them to seek refuge in the safety bunkers they had constructed. The most powerful individual in the base would then emerge to address the threat—which, at present, was none other than Penthesilea herself.
After hearing Penthesilea's inquiry about mages, the invaders exchanged glances and burst into mocking laughter.
