"Reyno, flank from the right; Puwaitu, circle around to the back; move quickly, they've started accelerating upwards!"
The roar of the deputy captain Simon resounded directly in the minds of his team members. In the high altitude filled with strong winds and wailing, only through the psychic connection could communication between the aerial beast formations be achieved. Through this mental resonance, Simon and the Griffin Knights' surprise and anxiety were shared.
They had enough reason to be astonished. Disguised as the Demon Island's defense team, they approached the zeppelin under the pretense of a patrol and suddenly launched an attack on its engines. However, the fire-element spell "Explosive Flame Sword" -- an attack potent enough to blow away an entire squad of soldiers -- only left a few scorch marks on the exterior, as the massive white whale continued to soar unobstructed through the sky.
"Damn it! Is this thing solid iron inside?!"