The mages of the Magic Tower wore robes that symbolized their status, so they were easily recognizable to members of the Atlantis Maritime Alliance. Esther was no exception. Because she was Class 4, she wore a robe with four stitched stars. Wherever she walked, people seemed to scatter. They treated her with a completely different attitude from the famous explorers of Bermuda. 1

It seems that the Magic Tower possesses a considerable amount of power in the Alliance. 0

Leonard sensed both curiosity and unease in their gazes. Typically, people from isolated regions like the Alliance territories were naturally several times more wary and hostile to outsiders than people from other places. In the past, Yeon Mu-Hyuk had also experienced this when he went to the South Sea Sword Sect. 0

Broadly, there were two ways to deal with it: bring something so beneficial that it makes others lower their guard, or intimidate them so that they’re afraid to show hostility.0

Apparently, the Magic Tower had decided to use both strategies. From the magic circles drawn on Bermuda’s headquarters to the rest of the key facilities in the city, every single corner was imbued with magic. They’d quietly spread their power all across...0