The agenda proceeded in an orderly fashion.
The elder sitting at the head of the table had spoken so much yet still sounded vigorous. He scanned the room and announced, "We will now begin the final item on our agenda, concerning the military reform and the establishment of the Ancestor Dragon Force."
"As everyone knows, an increasing number of powerful demonized beasts are emerging from the Abyssal Rift. The existence of our military was initially not for combating these demonized beasts. The negligible damage dealt by our firearms to the demonized beasts means that the development of new weapons, especially research into rune weapons, is urgent."
"Yet, that is not enough. The world has changed. Ancient wars were fought with numbers; modern wars rely on equipment—advanced equipment. Now, while equipment remains important, it is merely supporting. The most crucial factor is people, the Awakeners!"
