Central Banta'an Archipelago.
The azure waves gently rippled, and a light sea breeze blew as a small flotilla of four sailboats traveled from east to west with the wind.
The privateer ship Golden Deer served as both an escort and the lead vessel, followed by a Navy cruiser, with two merchant ships from the Grenville family sailing side-by-side in the middle.
Soon after leaving the First Circulation Zone and entering the range of the Banta'an Archipelago, they experienced a rapid transition from a harsh winter to a blazing summer.
In recent years, the north has become increasingly colder, often suffering from frosts.
In terms of climate alone, it was far less hospitable than overseas.
Catherine had also changed into a comparatively lighter lemon-yellow dress and donned a pair of semi-transparent crystal high heels.
Even without makeup, her red lips and fair skin made her look youthful and beautiful, radiant and captivating.
