The airship fleet's members witnessed a shocking sight.
Countless birds surged in from the distant sky, then swept over and around the airships.
The flock was so dense that it even obscured everyone's vision. Tens of thousands of wings beat through the air, producing an unending buzzing roar. Like dense raindrops, they surrounded the airships, and under the disturbance of the air currents, the vessels began to sway slightly.
All manner of bird cries mixed together, some of them shrill and piercing enough to make people cover their ears.
Normally, the airship fleet had bird-repelling equipment and special scents designed to drive away birds and insects, yet these birds seemed completely unaffected.
The fleet had no choice but to release its combat flying creatures to drive off the flock and protect the airships from interference and damage.
Since Lily and Briggs were standing on the terrace, they had a clear view of the spectacular scene. Lily held up her camera and kept snapping photos overhead.
At that moment, one of the birds passing above them seemed to notice the camera in Lily's hands. It was a Ying Continent Great Blue Heron, with a long neck and graceful form.
It suddenly folded its wings and fluttered down in front of Lily. "Ah, beautiful miss, could you take a picture of me?"
"Derek Valchi?"
Briggs stared at the great bird, his expression tightening. This man was a wanted criminal of the highest order in the Federation. Why was he here?
But on second thought, given the man's personality, it somehow made perfect sense.
Seeing the talking bird, Lily's eyes sparkled as she took photo after photo.
She had heard of this wanted criminal at the Fighter Council as well, but she was not afraid at all. She knew that what this fugitive