"How is the situation in the north?" A blonde-haired middle aged woman, donning glasses and a gown, inquired while seated in her office.
"Troublesome. The Beastmen have activated the barrier over Thebes, making it difficult to try infiltrating."
The response, seemingly from a male, came from an orb placed on her table, glowing with a rather dim light.
"Any idea of the situation in the city?" the blonde-haired woman inquired, her gaze transfixed on the sight her floor-to-roof window provided her with which was an expansive view of a portion of the academy.
Yet again, the voice replied. "No, not yet. We have attempted divination but the barrier has proven difficult to get through. The others are contemplating a head-on attack."
"Do you know how powerful Aragon is, Smiley?"
"... I understand, Mouthpiece. We will exercise caution."
