Following their salutations to Nathan, he proceeded to explain the situation to them with a composed and serious tone. “Yelena is approaching with a substantial force. This time, she has assembled the entire aerial might of the Gods. If we can overcome Yelena's aerial power, the Gods will be left without a substantial aerial fleet. Hence, this battle is of utmost importance. I hereby appoint the five of you to lead all our battle-ready spacecraft and engage Yelena's forces. Are you willing to accept this command?”
The faces of The Formidable Five took on a solemn and grim expression upon hearing Nathan's words.
While the number of spaceships under their command still totaled around a hundred ships and was roughly equal in number to the enemy's fleet, they were aware that the quality of their fleet was undoubtedly inferior to the enemy's.
Moreover, God's Punisher Spaceship was currently in the midst of repairs. Without the protection it offered, they were understandably lacking in confidence.
However, in this critical moment, they had no other option but to proceed. They needed to confront the challenge head-on, regardless of the odds.
Among The Formidable Five, Toothless, who held unwavering loyalty to Nathan, was the first to declare his stance. “Wherever Commander Cross leads, my weapon will follow. I willingly accept the order to engage Yelena in a battle to the end.”
After exchanging meaningful glances, Rocky and the others communicated their unanimous decision through their eyes.
Then, they all spoke in unison. “Commander Cross, we are ready to undertake the mission and lead the fleet into battle against Yelena.”
“Good!”
Nathan stood up and declared loudly, “This battle will undoubtedly be extraordinarily challenging, possibly a struggle for survival. But if we emerge victorious, just leave the subsequent battles to me, the vampires, and the humans. Once we secure dominion over the Divine Realm, rest assured that you and your kind will become the new rulers of this realm.”
Nathan's words ignited a fierce determination within Toothless and his comrades.
These space pirates came from a lineage that had lived a nomadic existence in the vast universe, where today was certain but tomorrow remained uncertain.
They had long yearned for a chance to settle down.
The Divine Realm offered vast wealth and abundant resources. If they could secure a future for their descendants here, even sacrificing their lives in battle would be a worthy endeavor.
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