As they were on the road to Solane, everyone was in a state of unrest. No one knew when or where they would be ambushed, and they wouldn't even ask for help from other knights since they were fugitives. Leo said, "Damn, we are in dead waters now, and what are we doing? Nothing is working." Faiz said, "I can't argue." Riruru said, "Sorry, sir, we can't do anything." Leo asked, "Did we receive any message or news from any of our captains?" Aoi replied, "Unfortunately, no." Faiz said, "Next time we are attacked, I will destroy them regardless."
Soon, that day was a meeting of the captains in the capital regarding the issue. As everyone sat ready to discuss the situation, the Grandmaster said, "Is everyone present for our meeting today?" Lucifer said, "I suppose." Licht whispered to Lucifer, "Seems important." Lucifer said, "You really are an idiot, huh?" The Grandmaster continued, "Okay, based on the reports we received from Elis, many knights from the central ship betrayed them, and Ray is off in the ship with the prisoner in it." Xenon said, "Yes, sir, that's the report we received." Licht said, "Based on the report, if it's true, then everyone on that ship is a traitor to our country as they are actively working on releasing a deadly criminal even now." Alysa just shook her head. Lucius said, "Personally, I want to believe that this report is false, but based on the evidence we received and the witnesses, unfortunately, as of now, we have no other option. If it's true, I am disappointed in my subordinates, and I will execute her myself."
Meanwhile, on the river route, Aoi sneezed. Astrea said, "Did you catch a cold or something, ma'am?" Riruru said, "Do you need help? I'm a former doctor, after all." Aoi said, "Nah, it's just depression. Plus, I'll just kill myself after this." Anew said, "Umm, what? Are you sure?" Astrea said, "Isn't that a bit much?" Aoi said, "No, trust me, and you should see my depression meds list—it's not short." Riruru said, "Why? Lemme see," and after seeing the list...