The Marmett Union Alliance arranged for the dragon turtle Tourmaline to rest on a shoal on the eastern side of Cannes Sea City.1

It was a sunny and serene spot, scarcely disturbed by wildlife.0

To the south, a large river, over seven kilometers wide, flowed into the South Sea.0

Clauser, the Rank Two knight of Cannes Sea City, had carefully considered the situation. He anticipated that Sein and his companions would likely journey northward across the Marmett Union Alliance.0

This foresight led him to position Sein and Tourmaline at this strategic sea inlet.0

Rows of opulent white castles could be seen near the shoal. They were the properties of Cannes Sea City’s elite.0

Among these, a...0