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Around the time Tia began the artillery battle on the right flank, on the left flank, Marie stood silently with her arms crossed, facing the enemy's harassing fire.

On the bridge, her second-in-command, Heidy, was perplexed by Marie's unusual demeanor.

"They're keeping their distance and hitting us with sporadic harassing fire, yet Marie is so quiet today. Is it one of those 'I won't get angry over something of this level~' kind of things?"

Although Heidy's words were teasing, she seemed genuinely concerned about Marie's different behavior.

The bridge crew also found it rare for Marie not to raise her voice despite the repeated harassing attacks.

Marie opened her mouth while staring ahead.

"If we advance, they pull back. If we retreat, they close the distance... They really love their nasty fighting style, just like in the old days."

Marie, who usually used a fake noble lady's speech pattern, was speaking normally today.

Heidy's eyes widened at this, but she was soon taken aback by Marie's words.

"Hey, you've got to be kidding, right? There's no way an acquaintance of ours is out there."