The next destination

The group weighed the risks and benefits of involving Iori in their plan to hide from the enemy. Esmeralda, though uncertain about Iori's current state, acknowledged the uniqueness of his knowledge and how it could benefit the vessel. The relics, lacking physical bodies and knowledge of magic circles, left them with limited options. Rain nodded in agreement, emphasizing the importance of avoiding predictability in their approach to the enemy.

Despite the potential risks, they concluded that Iori might be the key to their solution. The decision made, they set out to find him and propose the critical role they hoped he would play in their ongoing struggle against a civilization that far surpassed their own.

"For now, let's rest and recover from this battle. We also need to absorb all the knowledge," Esmeralda said. "A clear mind can help us find possible solutions to all this."