A swordmaster was fast, but flying magic was far superior when it came to crossing large distances. Magicians also benefited from a wider line of sight as they flew at high altitudes.

As a result, the three of them could soon see the city in the distance as they shot through the air. It was the northwest frontier city in the Soldun Kingdom, ruled by Earl Albert. Theo had met him once in the last civil war when he had stood at Elsid’s side. By the time Theo remembered his face, the trio were already over the Albert estate. From there, they could see the entirety of the city.

Theo took a quick look through Albert City.

“It is a mess.”

There were flames, smoke, and people running away in every direction.

“The attack came from the north. But the situation is too strange for it to be Lairon invading. The walls haven’t collapsed yet, so why are there disturbances...