The large ship that Sofia was on cut through the shimmering sea surface, leaving a long wake of white foam.
The outline of Silver Sand Bay gradually faded from the stern, finally merging into the blue line where the sea met the sky.
Inside Sofia's private cabin on the second floor of the ship, Bella was stripped of all her weapons and armor, wearing only a single garment, and was made to sit on a hardwood stool in the center of the room.
On the other side, Sofia looked curious, the elderly man in a priest's robe had a deep gaze, and the Captain of the Guard stood like an iron tower, arms crossed, muscles tense, and his sharp gaze never left Bella.
Even without weapons, a Gold Level still had the ability to harm the current Hero.
"No wonder you could recognize us as members of the Church, having the Realm of Truth." Priest Samuel said knowingly, looking at Bella's silvery eyes, "However, it seems you haven't fully mastered this ability yet."
"Fully mastered?" Bella was puzzled.
