"Astrid, you and Lyra go back to Losterling City to rest. I'll handle things here for now."
After a brief aerial inspection, Charlotte descended on a gentle breeze before them, her ancient staff lightly rotating, bestowing Astrid with both Featherlight and Wind Wings magical enhancements.
"White Maple Town has been leveled by light magic, no longer possessing any buildings to provide cover. Staying here serves little purpose, and we'd need to specifically expend mental energy to keep warm."
Charlotte spoke softly, her crimson lips parting.
"As for the bunker's interior conditions, it's equipped with fire elemental crystals specifically for warmth. The soldiers' evacuation can wait until Duke Charles returns."
"Perhaps we'll even capture some valuable prisoners to take back for interrogation."
First see what results the Arcanist mages' battle yields, then determine the next plan, whether army supervision and escort are needed.
