Alfred didn't say another word. He folded his arms and leaned back, refusing to share even a shred of additional data. Reluctantly, the Dragon elders began to navigate their system interfaces.
To them, looking for information on a "useless human" felt like a chore beneath their dignity. Yet, the atmosphere in the hall shifted drastically within seconds. The moment they spotted the close-up images of Hye's fleets, the boredom vanished.
Unlike the other races, who reacted to the sheer number of ships or the odd mixture of tech, the Dragon elders reacted to something far more ancient.
"That design… That symbol… No way!" The oldest Dragon elder stood up slowly. His massive, scaled body wasn't shaking from age, but from a raw, primal excitement. "Hahahaha! Now I understand why you proposed this! Fantastic! Truly a masterstroke, Alfred!"
