The Ambitious Wang Dong!

Saito Ryutai pondered briefly.

In the end, he didn't believe the Dark Peng's move concealed any kind of scheme.

It was only a battleship edging slightly forward.

At that moment,

within the Oda Shogunate's Third Main Fleet,

a battleship renowned for its defensive capabilities, under Saito Ryutai's command,

proudly advanced from the formation.

A faint smile appeared on Wang Dong's face aboard the Dark Peng.

"Zunhou, let this brave warrior experience the power of the Arid Desolator alone.

Remember to turn off its 'Energy Devour' trait."

Like the Purple Fluorescent Sky Crystal, the Arid Desolator

had traits that could be freely switched on or off.

Shi Zunhou looked a little dazed, but instinctively acknowledged the order.

Mada seemed thoughtful.

Wu Baiyi's eyes lit up.

"Your Excellency, could it be that you intend to..."

Wang Dong nodded and said righteously, "Let's give it a try. We're all fellow humans, after all. There's no need for excessive, pointless bloodshed."

Everyone was impressed.

"If the Arid Desolator's first battle only nets us a few battleships, that would be a shame."

Wu Baiyi nodded.

"Indeed. Black Stone Territory doesn't just lack battleships; its shortage of cruisers is even greater."

Xu Zhenzhi smiled.

"Destroyers are the most basic Kindling Warships. As our territory expands, we'll need more of them too."

Liu Zhi said solemnly.

Wang Dong: ...

Shi Zunhou acknowledged the order and set about carrying it out.

After a brief charge-up,

the Arid Desolator opened fire!

A gray halo shot out from the Dark Peng's bow

and burst apart in space, a little over ten light-seconds from the battleship Saito Ryutai had sent out!

With Shi Zunhou's precise control,

the Arid Desolator's area of effect was contained so that it covered only the battleship Saito Ryutai had dispatched,

without reaching any of the other