Exploring the underground city was a busy, lengthy undertaking, and Li Wei certainly could not stay there to oversee the entire process. In fact, Her Majesty the Queen had already ordered the Eye of the Sky and the Royal Fleet to return to Fog City together, so everyone could see the dragon for themselves.
As for transporting the dragon back, preparations had naturally been made well in advance. The Royal Fleet's airships dedicated to aerial lifting would hoist up its body and tail, then fly straight back. This was currently the only method that saved both time and effort. Meanwhile, as the vessel that had distinguished itself in the battle against the dragon, the Eye of the Sky would lead the procession into public view.
Well... Li Wei had originally said he did not need any ceremony. He had never expected the Queen to arrange something this grand.
Incidentally, after Li Wei returned to the Eye of the Sky, Lieutenant Horn apologized to him on everyone else's behalf. Following orders was their duty, after all, but certain circumstances had prevented them from completing their mission. Lieutenant Horn therefore asked Li Wei to punish them.
Of course, Li Wei would do no such thing. He knew just how powerful Dragon Might was. If anyone aboard the airship had been able to resist it, he would have suspected them of cheating.
Although Lieutenant Horn insisted, Li Wei ultimately refused his request. Li Wei was the captain, after all, and he would not change his decision simply because of what his first officer said. For better or worse, the decision had to be his. If he said they would be punished, they would be punished. If he said they would not, they would not. It was that simple. His first officer could lay