During the time when the nobles on Cross Island were making a big fuss, Lord Ivita had already embarked on a journey to the Duchy of Lombardy on a twin-masted merchant ship. Accompanying him were the Hearthstone Witch, Knight Robinson, several higher-ranked rangers, a Master Archer, a priest, and ten sailors.
Traveling from Cross Island to Lombardy by ship, even at top speed, took a minimum of three to four days and nights.
On the fourth day, they arrived at the coastline of the Duchy of Lombardy.
Surprisingly, the Lombardy harbor, Mole Harbour, was without any supervision. Ships of various sizes entered the harbour in a very chaotic manner, frequently causing conflicts and even fights among themselves.
In a lawless place like this, the weak would always be forced to yield to the strong.
Ordinary fights often developed into robbery of other ships.
