"It seems the battle has already started," Catherine said anxiously, looking at the Magic Tower after hearing Vivian's report. "And it has been going on for over half an hour."
"I'm afraid it's been longer," Vivian shook her head. "They said that Philarx began draining the tower's energy over half an hour ago, but that doesn't mean the fight started just half an hour ago. It's very likely that the battle had already been underway for some time before that. The ensuing intensity may have forced Philarx to tap into the Magic Tower's energy for support."
