Despite knowing Mika was a false lead, Lumi held his hands up and ordered. "Get in a defensive position and expect resistance." It was the only logical course.
He took a deep breath, and bellowed so loudly even the Knights shrank back. "Mika! We are Aria Knights, in a ship right outside your island! Please come out and cooperate with our investigation!"
After a moment of silence, the cottage door opened, and a woman came out. Visually, she was a middle aged woman with graying hair tied in a bun, wearing robes that had seen better days. Her face showed lines of worry and exhaustion. "Aria Knights," she said, voice tired but unsurprised. "I see things have gotten out of hand, if you are here."
She gestured lazily, "Come on, Dock."
Valeria first gestured to her team, "Traps?"
Nobody spoke, indicating a solid no.
With that in mind, Valeria docked the ship, and they began to set foot onto the island.
