Chapter 439: 16 Year Old Inglis and the Highland on Distance Sea (48)
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"Children to the lifeboats! I'm sorry, but the adults will have to grab onto the dragons' bodies directly!"
Vilma called out to the Highland citizens. The massive vertical shaft created by the faceless giant ran adjacent to the underground facility where the civilians had been taking refuge.
Vilma directed the mecha-dragons to hover beside the shaft, opening their hatches and urging the civilians to evacuate. Children boarded lifeboats resembling large baskets, with two mecha-dragons working together to carry each one. Adults clung directly to the mecha-dragons' bodies for transport.
The lifeboats appeared to be part of the dragons' internal mechanisms, released from compartments near their waists when needed. While the lifeboats lacked the mobility of flygears, they were invaluable, making a critical difference in the evacuation.
"Commander! Where do we go once we're out of here?"
"Head to the surrounding islands near Illuminas, or seek rescue from the Duke of War or the Duke of Law! Either way, focus on escaping! Hurry now!"
"Y-yes!"
Perhaps cowed by Vilma's commanding presence, the Highlanders—including the adults—obeyed her orders without hesitation. Although there was some panic, it hadn't devolved into chaos.