As Ryan came to understand the power of the Sacred Fire Altars, the situation in Gadariki also became clear.
The Fire Thieves devoured Sacred Fire to master elemental power, which conflicted with Ryan's interests. He needed those Sacred Fire Altars, not the Fire Thieves. However, the Varangi Guard might not necessarily be won over either, because they were the rulers. On every island, the strongest and most influential people were surely members of the Varangi Guard.
They were like Gadariki's nobles and would not easily submit to Ryan.
In contrast, the Furnace Guards who did not belong to the Varangi Guard could be recruited. Ryan possessed the [Old One] Divine Essence they needed. The Furnace Guards drew their strength from the Sacred Fire Altars, and Ryan could likewise grant them power.
As for the Gadariki Swift Eagles, they possessed considerable intelligence yet did not belong to an intelligent civilization. They could be captured, whether to be domesticated or sold to those Mages, and would be highly valuable.
And there were those floating islands. It would be great if there were a second golden floating island.
"Sky-rank..."
Ryan's eyes shifted slightly. He suddenly realized that his military forces were not without an advantage in Gadariki.
Gadariki.
Golden Stone Village Floating Island.
"Commander Brandt, an order has arrived from Lord Ryan. And... a Dwarf Airship."
They had even sent in a Dwarf Airship? Brandt looked up at the sky. Above the Cloud Sea, the Dwarf Airship roared through the air, stirring the clouds into churning waves. The barrels of Magic Crystal Cannons extended from its windows. Any creature that had never seen them would never understand the art of explosions in the extraordinary world.
"Lord Ryan wants us to deal with the Fire Thieves?"
"Yes. Capture the Fire Thieves and take away