Miaomiao nodded approvingly. She herself was already engaged in such investments. As Marcus's elder sister figure, she felt proud of his newfound opportunities.
Under Michael's orders, soldiers began organizing the mages into lines.
"As per the conditions I set yesterday, everyone who gathered here before we arrived will get a chance to ride Marcus to the new territory," Michael announced.
Scanning the crowd, he continued,
"Marcus can carry up to 150 people at once, but doing so would ruin the essence of what it means to ride a dragon, wouldn't it?"
The gathered mages nodded in agreement.
It wasn't just about riding a dragon; the mages were here to observe and conduct research.
"That's why the journey will require multiple trips," Michael explained. "However, given the sheer number of people gathered, some negotiation seems necessary." He shook his head in feigned exasperation, prompting an impatient mage to ask,