The time from the ominous signs to the full opening of the [Clock Tower] was longer than everyone expected.
The two battleships, [Crown of Miracles] and [Theseus], sped forward at an unbeatable speed, surpassing even a "Quasi-Legendary Battleship," first crossing over 1300 kilometers of safe sea area, arriving at the location marked by the Sea Hunter James on the nautical chart ahead of all competitors.
Yet they had to stop here, deploying the [Mist Silver Lamp] to hide and wait for a whole half month.
Watching the phenomenon of the [Clock Tower] grow little by little amidst its flickering appearance: reverse rainfall, strange light spots in the sky, eerie insect chirps, faint outlines of the tower... and the gathering number of various sailing ships in this sea area.
Due to the strong auras between them, each ship kept at least a kilometer apart, stopping on the sea surface using sailing ship braking to maximize avoiding accidental clashes and unnecessary strife.
