"Is that the Lion of August?" Captain Lembrun of the June Gemini looked at the rapidly approaching warship in the telescope and asked somewhat doubtfully.
"Judging by the design and ship number, it is indeed the Lion of August, and the captain is Austin Doug," replied the first officer standing nearby.
"No response from the flag signal yet?"
"No."
Lombard frowned, "What about the Arcane Crystal? Has the message been answered?"
"No." The first officer beside him also frowned.
Lombard was from the Royal Navy's Rapid Response Fleet and had previously been responsible for handling various incidents involving arcane forces in the Kingdom's territorial waters and overseas colonies. At this point, he already had a general idea in his head.
"Did the August Lion mention the possibility of ar
