Flora Bloom changed out of her torn clothes. After regrouping with the others, they set off once again for the Azuregard City Naval Base.
Neal Wallace was driving this time, and Flora Bloom sat in the passenger seat, observing the coastal shallows along the road.
A gentle sea breeze blew, and the journey was uneventful, allowing everyone in the car to relax. As they neared the entrance to the military road leading to the base, a joyful message came through Flora Bloom's mental link.
Ten giant halfbeaks, leading a group of smaller ones, had successfully taken down the leader of another halfbeak school in these shallows and had taken control of the school.
"A success."
The sky was gradually darkening. Flora Bloom didn't stop the car to retrieve the ten giant halfbeaks into her space. Instead, she had them patrol the nearby waters, gather information, and await her command.
