Dragon's Initial Growth

The moment someone called him weak, Bullet was instantly displeased and retorted, "I'm very strong!"

That woman is looking down on me!

Seeing Bullet's agitated reaction, Lilith covered her mouth and smiled. Though she said nothing, anyone could sense the disdain on her face.

Annus helplessly shook his head. "All right, Lilith, stop teasing Bullet."

"Understood, Lord Annus!"

"Call Diumil and the others over. I have something to announce. Also... have the God Guard settle Bullet in first. Find him a side hall to live in."

"Understood~"

"Where's Dragon?"

"He's training on Angel Island. Should I call him over?"

"No... Prepare a Dial ship first. Once the meeting is over, I'll go there myself," Annus said.

Lilith nodded and left with the indignant Bullet.

Some time later, Diumil, Yale, and the others gathered in the temple.

"Lord Annus, what are your orders?"

"I called you here because I intend to launch a new operation... Diumil, how is the shipbuilding coming along?" Annus asked.

"Reporting to Lord Annus, the Ark Maxim has been completed. With Dr. Vegapunk's technical assistance, its performance is even better than expected... As for the other ships, they are still under construction," Diumil replied.

"Good. Roughly how many people can the Ark Maxim carry?" Annus asked again.

"More than a thousand without any problem. If we pack them in, fifteen hundred should be possible as well," Diumil said after some thought.

"So, the Angel Legion currently has six usable flying ships in total, correct?"

"That is correct, Lord Annus."

"How many people does the Angel Legion have so far?"

"Nearly three thousand."

"Mm. Put the shipbuilding aside for now. I intend to first take control of every Sky Island within the stretch between High West and the God's Island cluster, completely controlling this Sky Route...

Diumil, Yale."