The story rewinds to a time before the battle began in the labyrinth——

As soon as the strategy was decided during the meeting of the executives of the Monster Country (Tempest), Testarossa promptly set things into motion. The moment she left the "Control Room", she sent a Thought Transmission to Shien, who had been left behind in the Kingdom of Ingracia.

After relaying the contents of the meeting, she issued instructions to discuss the rest with Hinata and make decisions accordingly. Next, just as she was about to contact Moss, she was greeted by Souka, who wore a stern expression.

“Oh my?”

“Let me guide you.”

“Shouldn't you be helping Souei-dono?”

“Yes. My subordinates have already been dispatched to various locations.”

Souka said this and gave a slight nod. That was indeed the truth. Hokusou had gone to the Holy Empire Lubelius. Saika had been sent to “Holy Hollow” Damargania. Nansou had been dispatched to the Magic Dynasty of Sarion.

Each of them had been scattered across the respective battlefields to serve as the hands and feet of Souei’s "clones," ensuring swift information gathering.