The two men sat facing each other on their respective beds, saying nothing for a long time.
They looked at each other, neither bothering to hide the scrutiny in his eyes.
This time, Kallen broke the silence first.
"Captain, let's leave this matter here."
The captain asked, somewhat puzzled:
"What matter?"
"I heard Miss Ophelia might be coming to our Order God Church for training."
"Yes, Bishop Woforen told me this morning. See? Our earlier groundwork didn't go to waste, did it?"
"Groundwork..."
"Before doing anything, if you can prepare a hundred percent, you should try to make it a hundred and twenty. Study that carefully and grasp the spirit of what I'm saying."
"Yes, Captain."
"Besides, on that basis, there's something else. Training, right? Of all the departments in our church, where do you think would be most suitable?"
"The Whip of Order?"
"Correct."
"Ophelia will be joining our squad?"
"No."
"Phew..." Kallen let out a long breath.
"Bishop Woforen intends to let her establish a separate Whip of Order Squad, with her as captain. Who do you think she'll choose when she's putting together her roster?"
Kallen asked in surprise, "They're giving her that much freedom?"
"Because Dark Moon Island is handing over command of its fleet. That's the most powerful force on Dark Moon Island, and in these waters too. Compared with Dark Moon Island's Outer Sea Fleet, the captaincy of a Whip of Order Squad is a rather paltry offering."
"That's true."
"That's precisely why Bishop Woforen has put aside all his misgivings and is willing to facilitate this. Of course, it still has to go through the Regional Administration Office, but this is a decision made by the Cardinal himself, so that's just a formality.
"This morning, before you came back, Clan Leader Vina brought