Helpless Raphaela

Alex quickly grasped the vice president's intentions. 

If things went south, the Mage Association could easily distance themselves, claiming she had acted independently. They could even revoke her Honorary Mage status, severing all ties.

But it was just a request. She had every right to refuse.

However, as the vice president described the location of the angel beasts, Alex's eyes widened in realization.

It was Stone Pillar Mountain!

So Raphaela hadn't left after all.

She kept her composure, careful not to betray her knowledge. As a first-time visitor to Yellowrock City, knowing about Stone Pillar Mountain was suspicious.

And Knight City, the location mentioned by the vice president, was where the Holy Court's branch was located. Every Holy Court branch on every continent was called Knight City.