Solomon City, Ratlan Palace.
"The Azure Longsword... it's been a long time since anyone mentioned that name."
Medea and Sigrdrifa watched the satellite surveillance screen, complex expressions on their faces, as the small dot labeled "The Azure Longsword" swiftly moved eastward from the sea.
"They should have already passed through the Andikythera Strait and entered the Aegean Sea." Nora pointed at the electronic map, speaking coldly.
"Are they going to Constantinople to seek Shira's help?" Eleanor pondered aloud.
"Impossible." Medea shook her head, "Theodora and Peggy are currently attacking Jerusalem... wait, I know!"
Her slender finger drew a curve on the map, from top to bottom:
"...Like this, they'll pass through the East Mediterranean, reach Alexandria Cairo of the Mamluk, then pass through the Suez River, enter the Red Sea, round the Arab Peninsula, and reach the Ilanian Plateau!"
Everyone's expressions turned grim immediately.
