Research Funding

After some investigation, Annus discovered something unusual about Nami.

"It really grew wings..."

On Nami's back, a pair of newly sprouted, pure white wings emerged near her shoulder blades. The decorative wings were forced out and fell to the ground.

"Nami, try to see if you can flap them."

A hint of excitement showed in Annus's eyes.

Restoring the ability to fly to the Skypieans had always been one of his goals.

Fish-men could swim, so the Skypieans who lived in the heavens should be able to fly as well.

But due to genetic degeneration, many Skypieans had lost the ability to fly.

And now, with the help of technology, Nami, a Skypiean, had actually grown wings again!

Following Annus's instructions, Nami flapped the wings on her back. They were so young, so white, so immaculate. As she beat them, she slowly rose from the clouds.

Seeing this, Annus took a deep breath.

Although he did not show much excitement on the surface, his heart was already impossible to calm.

The serum injection had succeeded. Clearly, Nami's bloodline had undergone atavism!

"Yale, is there only one bottle?" Annus asked.

"Yes, Lord Annus. The doctor asked us to provide more funding... The gold we left with him has already been used up." Yale nodded.

"Research really is a massive undertaking... It's fine. Send someone to Shandora to retrieve more. As for gold, we have as much as we need." Annus said.

"Lord Annus, this feeling... is so wonderful!" Nami flew beneath the dome of the Central Hall, circling the enormous pillars like a newly born butterfly dancing through the air. The thrill of growing wings made her forget her place for a moment, and she threw herself into Annus's arms.

"Be careful." Annus caught Nami and gently set her back on