After settling Li Yaqi's affairs, Zhao Chen piloted the T3 Blizzard-class Light Interstellar Battlecruiser away from the North Star Starship Military Academy, publicly stating that he was returning to the Fierce Dragon Star System.
The Academy didn't give much thought to Zhao Chen's travel plans.
After all, the Academy was currently buzzing with news about Zhao Chen, and it was indeed difficult for him to stay there.
Furthermore, having just been promoted from Baron to Viscount, it was only natural for anyone to return home in glory, showcasing their achievements before the nobles of their territory.
At this moment, the T3 Blizzard, which was supposedly heading back to the Fierce Dragon Star System, returned once again to the Soaring Dragon Base.
First, he arranged for the T2 Hammer-class Heavy Interstellar Industrial Ship to conduct a comprehensive repair of the T3 Blizzard.
T2 Bronze Eden-class Starship
Zhao Chen, Lilith, and Charlotte were sitting by the pond, fishing rods in hand.
It had to be said, the environment inside the T2 Bronze Eden-class Starship was truly excellent, perfect for vacations.
Originally, Charlotte was unwilling to come, but upon hearing Zhao Chen mention fishing, she immediately prepared a shuttle.
But now, Charlotte stared intently at the motionless bobber on the lake's surface, so anxious that her fangs were showing.
"How is the selection of the first batch of key fleet personnel coming along?" Zhao Chen asked Lilith beside him.
Lilith placed her fishing rod in the holder at her feet and projected a list from her handheld terminal holographic projection. It displayed names and appearances one by one.
"First, regarding the industrial ships, Annie is indeed excellent. Not only does she possess high craftsmanship and exceptional talent, but she also has good organizational skills.
In the future, she would have no problem serving as the captain of an interstellar industrial ship.
Additionally, there are senior starship engineers like Jenny. While they may not excel in overall strategy, their skills in starship technology are solid and they are worth focusing on for development.
There's also a craftsman from the half-bear beastman clan who shows promise. He is currently the captain of the T2 Hammer-class Number Two Ship.
Here are four more individuals, each serving as deputy captains, who could also be developed in the future."
After discussing these technical talents, Lilith began introducing other skilled individuals.
"Among my succubus clan, there are also several talents. For example, this Aili. Her learning ability is second only to mine. During the time we were away, she temporarily took over my duties and handled everything quite well.
These few beastmen here are combat-oriented talents, all very suitable for the role of starship captain."
Just as Lilith was speaking, Charlotte pointed at the picture of one of the beast-girls: "Sister Bai, the wolf-girl. She's an excellent warrior. We served together on a starship before."
Sister Bai?
What a strange title.
But at first glance, this wolf-girl truly had white fur all over her visible body and indeed appeared older than Charlotte.
After listening to the introductions from Lilith and Charlotte, Zhao Chen was very satisfied with the list: "Good. Let's focus on developing these individuals next."
The cultivation of talent was of utmost importance.
Otherwise, Zhao Chen simply had too few people he could rely on.
"Commander, your fishing rod is moving!" Lilith suddenly shouted.
Zhao Chen immediately pulled up the fishing rod, and soon a fish over fifty centimeters long was hooked.
"I've got one too!" Lilith also had a fish bite at the same time.
Zhao Chen and Lilith both caught fish simultaneously, but Charlotte's hook remained completely still.
"There are too few fish in this pond!" Charlotte muttered, making excuses for herself.
"Too few? Not at all?" Zhao Chen looked at his bucket, which was filled to the brim with fish.
Even Lilith had caught several.
Only Charlotte's catch remained at zero so far.
Charlotte glanced at Zhao Chen's bucket, then at her own, and instantly, the fur on her body bristled. She abruptly threw down her fishing rod, grabbed the laser rifle at her waist, and aimed it at the pond.
It seemed as if she was about to vent her anger on this damned pond the next moment.
"Any fish you kill will be deducted from your next month's meal!" Zhao Chen's words acted like a paralysis spell, freezing Charlotte in place.
Charlotte slowly lowered the laser rifle, glaring resentfully at the pond before her, as if plotting to drain this damned pond dry at the first opportunity!
"Let's have grilled fish today," Zhao Chen suggested, looking at the abundant catch.
Lilith said, "Perfect, I know how to grill fish. I'll take care of it."
"Alright, I'll assist you," Zhao Chen added from the side.
Only Charlotte remained silent, squatting beside Zhao Chen's bucket and staring at the fish inside.
"Charlotte, what are you going to do?" Zhao Chen asked, looking at the only idle person.
Charlotte hesitated for a moment, then pointed to her mouth: "I'll eat!"
Zhao Chen and Lilith exchanged glances, both amused and exasperated.
"Charlotte, let me teach you how to grill fish," Lilith said, pulling Charlotte over and handing her a prepared fish to roast over the campfire.
Half an hour later, the once-little white tiger had turned into a big black tiger.
"What happened to you?" Zhao Chen returned with some seasonings, barely holding back his laughter at the soot-covered Charlotte.
Charlotte spat out a mouthful of ash and remained silent for a long time, still holding a charred fish in her hand.
"Charlotte, maybe you should just wait for us to finish," Lilith finally understood that aside from combat, Charlotte was a complete novice in everything else.
If they let Charlotte continue grilling fish, there probably wouldn't be enough fish left for her to ruin.
Finally, after Lilith's hard work, a grilled fish feast was ready.
"I plan to depart in three days. Charlotte will come with me, and I'll take only one T3 Blizzard. Lilith, you'll stay here to oversee our subsequent construction work.
Also, I've already instructed Wan'er. She'll return to the Fierce Dragon Star System to arrange a suitable planet there as a settlement for the Dwarf Clan.
During this time, Lilith, you'll be responsible for drafting an industrial development plan for the planet.
Later, the male dwarves and their clansmen will be assigned to work on that planet, while female dwarves who are willing and qualified can work on our T2 Interstellar Industrial Ship," Zhao Chen began assigning tasks.
Due to the previous luck requirement, Zhao Chen's fleet could not include any males.
But you can't just take female dwarves from the dwarf tribe; you'd inevitably end up bringing entire families along.
Those male dwarves would also need places to settle.
Since they can't stay on the Starship, they can be arranged to go to the Fierce Dragon Star System.
This is a perfect opportunity to utilize these dwarves to establish some basic industries in the Fierce Dragon Star System.
"Yes." Lilith accepted the task without complaint, having no questions about the commander's arrangements and not minding why the commander only recruited female dwarves.
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