As Wiliam and Athena, were content that every puppet had left the storage vault, the hum of activity from the puppets reverberated through the narrow ship corridors, making movement difficult.
With their duties well underway, William issued commands, directing the logistic puppets, which consisted of black iron and bronze rank, dispersed, attending to the ship's needs.
While the security positioned themselves strategically to ensure the safety of the vital areas.
The duo watched as the ship came alive with the diligent movements of the puppets.
Two squads trailed behind William and Athena. Their presence brought a constant reassurance of security to both of them.
One of the squad guarded the control room surroundings, their watchful eyes scanning every corner, while the other stood on standby ready, prepared for any unforeseen emergencies that might arise.
Seated in the captain's chair, William decided to take a moment to rest as weariness started catching up with him.
Athena, ever vigilant, immersed herself in studying the ship's logs and details. The glow of the control panels cast a soft illumination across her focused expression.
Seconds turned into minutes, and a sense of fatigue washed over William.
He succumbed to a brief nap, slumbering peacefully in the control room.
Meanwhile, Athena continued her work, undeterred by the passing of time.
After an hour,
Upon waking, William discovered his unintended nap. He glanced at Athena, who was still engrossed in her tasks.
Realizing she wouldn't be done anytime soon, he quietly left the room to prepare a simple breakfast for them.
After exiting the control room, he went to the adjacent kitchen, where he prepared two steaming pots of instant noodles for both of them.
He gently roused Athena from her concentration, handing her a pot of noodles, and settled beside her.
They shared a leisurely breakfast. The warmth of the moment and food provided them with a sense of comfort and the occasional smile exchanged between them added a touch of normalcy to their extraordinary situation.
After finishing their meal and cleaning up, they returned to the control room.
William then inquired about Athena's work during his slumber.
She smiled and explained her findings, detailing the ship's remaining energy reserves and the current situation.
Our current energy reserves are forty percent, whereas 50% is the minimum required energy for the ship's operation without compromising the functioning.
It would take approximately one year to refill automatically if we are on standby mode. However, if we maintain our current usage, it might extend to five years."
After explaining the complexity of the situation, Athena then proposed a solution to this problem.
"I suggest we downgrade our ship size to a large-scale class. This will drastically minimize our energy consumption and accelerate the recovery time to one/two years. It's a practical choice for now."
William pondered her suggestions, understanding the reasoning behind them.
Aside from the energy issue, he also felt the need to maintain a low profile.
The colossal size of their ship could draw unnecessary attention, something he wanted to avoid until he had a better understanding of this new world.
"Then let's proceed with the adjustments, Athena," William agreed after considering the various options and possibilities.
"I think it's a wise decision after considering our current circumstances," William said.
With William's approval, Athena swiftly Initiated the ship's transformation.
The control panels flickered to life as she adjusted the ship settings. The vessel trembled slightly, and within moments, its towering structure began to shrink.
As the ship descended, the once-distant ocean waves came into clear view.
William observed the transformation, a tangible sign of the ship's adaptation to their new reality.
This is also a reminder of their ability to adjust, to flow with the shifting tides of the ocean, ensuring their journey continues smoothly despite the challenges they might face in the future.
After observing the changes that took place with the readjustment of the ship, William expressed his doubt regarding their traveling direction.
Regarding this question, Athena explained that she had previously checked the ship log and found that the ship had readjusted its course to the nearest island yesterday when William adjusted the ship operation mode to automatic.
From the map available on the ship, she discovered that they could reach the nearest island in a week if they could travel at the fastest speed available on their ship.
Athena said, "The island we will be docking in a week belongs to the nearby baron territory. The strongest combat strength of a baron is a gold rank."
"While the baron might be a medium-rank combatant with only gold rank power, the superior who he serves is a diamond-rank, an advanced-rank combatant.
With the ship restructured and details of the travel itinerary available, William felt a sense of determination and excitement from the prospect of reaching human society.