The Flame Dragon Ark flew at incredible speed. In just a day and a half, it reached Long Ring Long Land. On the ground, Dragon General Talilun and eleven Dragon Guard units had all arrived. More than ten thousand Dragon Guards, along with over eight hundred members of the Fish-Man force, were already in position.
Brahms led the fully armed Fish-Man force and several of its officers to the side of the Flame Dragon Ark. They followed behind Brahms with respectful expressions, welcoming Flame Emperor Julian as he disembarked. Talilun also brought the eleven Dragon Guards to the side of the Flame Dragon Ark to welcome Flame Emperor Julian.
Julian slowly stepped down from the deck. All the officers wore respectful expressions as they shouted in unison, "Long live Lord Flame Emperor!" Julian looked at Dragon General Talilun and Fish-Man Captain Commander Brahms, who had brought their subordinate officers to greet him with such reverence.
Julian smiled and said, "Brothers, you're being far too formal. Don't make such a grand fuss next time. I have already received your intentions." Though Julian said he did not want it, he was immensely pleased inside. These are the talents I personally nurtured. Although I don't particularly like formalism, if they didn't do this, it would clearly mean they didn't respect me. I'll have to personally educate them next time.
Brahms and Talilun both looked flattered beyond measure. They shouted, "Lord Flame Emperor, you are an emperor who stands on equal footing with the World Government. Isn't such a simple welcome ceremony far too low-class? It simply does not suit your status."
Julian put on a serious expression, shook his head, and said, "I do not like this sort of formalism. But if you are going to do it, do it properly. The national