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Unlike previous escapes, travelling by ship on the river was significantly faster and safer. In comparison to the calm river channel, the roads on land definitely possessed a higher degree of ruggedness.

Therefore, their journey was peaceful and uneventful until they neared the evacuation point, with no pursuers rushing out from either side of the river to attack them on board.

"By the way, I have something of yours here." Noticing that there were no pursuers in the vicinity, Leonard had taken out his pendant box from the collar of his armor, then he opened it and handed over the contained ring.

Upon learning that the young lady in front of him was the legendary Saint Joan, he guessed that the ring he had, which served as a medium for his abilities, was most likely a relic of hers.

"Ah, this is the ring my parents gave me, but it was stolen by that greedy Cardinal in Red." Joan received the ring and checked it, then she happily said, "Thank you for helping me retrieve it."