The treaty has been completed.

Out of the most basic courtesy, Claudia invited people from Nicole's side to stay on the ship for dinner.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ronald quickly excused himself, saying he wanted to take Il and Costate ashore for a meal, thereby escaping the subsequent banquet segment.

However, the treaty has already been signed.

As the strongest principal holder in the fleet, Ronald is bound to be bothered by various things.

So when he's searching for food on the streets with the two girls.

He saw investigator Nicole appear from the direction of the dock, slowly and windingly approaching him. Although the process might have taken some detours, Nicole soon found herself in front of Ronald.

"Nicole, are you looking for me?" Ronald greeted proactively.

"That's right, it's a message from Princess." Nicole immediately nodded and conveyed Claudia's notification, "The address for Raiment has been sent to the rooms of every caster, those who can fly tonight will depart first."

Regarding this news, Ronald shrugged helplessly.

Although he had a lot to complain about in his heart, he knew that this was the reality he had to accept as part of joining the fleet.

"I knew I couldn't escape this trip."

With a simple complaint, Ronald then thought of another matter:

"Speaking of which, why are you the one notifying me about this? It should be someone from Springs."

"Hehehe—"

Upon hearing Ronald's question, Nicole immediately laughed and proudly explained:

"Isn't it still because of what happened last night?"

"Willard's side wasn't satisfied with my vague predictions, immediately retreating into his cabin. But think about it, such an important matter needs a result, so I pondered—"

Saying this, Nicole deliberately extended the tone at the end, clearly enticing Ronald to inquire further.

From her words earlier, Ronald actually already guessed the situation.

But seeing how Nicole was acting, he naturally didn't mind fulfilling the investigator girl's desire:

"So, Nicole, what did you do in the end?"

"I—" Nicole smiled slightly before continuing, "I pondered, but Claudia is a Princess! She's the Princess of Grid, not Springs investigators' Princess!"

"Our Berlinwich is also a major city of Grid, regarding such serious issues, as a renowned investigator, it's not excessive to directly inquire, right!"

Ronald quickly responded to Nicole, whose head was already high in the sky: "That's indeed not excessive; it's rather appropriate."

Only then did Nicole calm down her tone, and continued:

"After sorting this out, I went straight to find Princess Claudia. After a simple chat, she seemed to really like me, and knowing that I'm familiar with you, she handed today's task to me to notify you."

Ronald quite acknowledged Nicole's explanation.

Her personality may be lively but at critical moments, she's reliable and composed, caring for her companions and optimistic in nature.

For Claudia to like Nicole, it's only logical.

While Ronald was contemplating these, Nicole's smile faded a bit, then carefully added:

"Also, Ronald, I'm among the first batch to go to the relic tonight."

"Once we get there, for the sake of our relationship, you have to look after me."

"What problem is there in handling a relic?" Ronald instantly heard the implication in the investigator girl's words, "With the skill you have right now, do you still need my care?"

Hearing this, Nicole's last bit of smile also dropped:

"Ronald, that's something you don't understand."

"Our investigators here have complex personnel, and our means are diverse. Just right under my supervision, someone informed me his spell gave him a hint that this relic trip might be filled with danger!"

"Then… what about the details?" Ronald didn't doubt Nicole's thought at all and immediately began to inquire, "Isn't there any specific content regarding the danger?"

Ronald's attitude now was very serious.

Being familiar companions, he knew how strong Nicole's abilities were now; she's at the level where she can confidently beat ordinary principal holders, not to mention having developed the use of 'fortune-telling' sorts.

If such Nicole was treating it seriously, Ronald, despite his confidence in his own power, knew he had to be cautious.

Nicole didn't disappoint Ronald, she quickly responded while making gestures to enhance her expression:

"That guy's ability comes from a kind of void voice."

"According to what he told me, this time the hints are [wreck], [cycle], [disperse], [wisdom], [world]. Hmm... Well... Ronald, you should understand, right?"

"..."

Ronald intensely stared at Nicole, carefully discerning those mostly meaningless gestures before cautiously asking:

"Nicole, you're calling this a hint?"

"I have no choice!" Nicole almost jumped up immediately, her tone extremely aggrieved, "But that guy mentioned, this time the hint is about danger, my divination proves he's right."

"Ronald, I have really disclosed everything I know!"

Seeing Nicole react this way, Ronald felt quite helpless too, relying on such vague information to uncover the truth, wouldn't work well for anyone.

But come to think of it, if future matters could really be so easily predicted, and we could obtain a one-hundred percent correct answer.

Then this world, in all senses, would be terrifyingly fearful.

Upon saying this, Nicole suddenly added:

"By the way, Ronald, the result of my previous fortune-telling for you seems to relate to this action as well."

"Oh, relate to me?" Ronald's expression became more solemn upon hearing this.

What's about to happen at this relic involves him too, he must treat it seriously.

On the other side.

Seeing Ronald frown deeply in thought and standing still.

Nicole instead comforted Ronald:

"Ronald, actually this matter isn't much, with your strong power, danger shouldn't quite be a danger."

"In past experiences, I've suffered from arrogance." Ronald replied earnestly, "Regarding uncertain matters, it's best to be cautious."

"Uh…" Nicole scratched her head.

Ronald's reply was entirely correct, she couldn't refute.

After saying a few more sentences simply, Nicole mentioned she was returning to the ship to discuss with her investigator comrades, and so bid farewell to Ronald:

"Anyway, we depart from the dock tonight, let's go together then."

"Also, your notification should have been delivered to the cabin in document form, you can take a careful look once back!"