Having arranged Li Yaqi's affairs, Zhao Chen piloted the T3 Blizzard-class Light Interstellar Battlecruiser away from North Star Academy, claiming to the public that he was returning to the Owl Dragon Star System.

The academy didn't think much of Zhao Chen's itinerary.

After all, the academy was currently filled with news about Zhao Chen, making it truly difficult for him to stay there.

Since he had just been promoted from Baron to Viscount, it was only natural for ◆ Nоvеlіgһt ◆ (Only on Nоvеlіgһt) him to return home in glory and show off his achievements to the nobles in his territory.

At this moment, the T3 Blizzard, which was nominally returning to the Owl Dragon Star System, returned once again to the Owl Dragon Base.

First, he arranged for the T2 Iron Hammer-class Heavy Interstellar Industrial Ship to perform a comprehensive repair on the T3 Blizzard.

T2 Bronze Eden-class Starship

Zhao Chen, Lilith, and Charlotte were sitting by a pond, holding fishing rods and fishing.

It had to be said that the environment inside the T2 Bronze Eden-class Starship was truly excellent, perfect for a vacation.

Originally, Charlotte was unwilling to come, but as soon as she heard Zhao Chen say they were going fishing...

Charlotte immediately prepared the shuttle.

But right now, Charlotte's eyes were fixed on the fishing float on the lake's surface, which hadn't moved at all. She was so anxious that her canines were showing.

"How are the preparations for selecting the first batch of core fleet personnel coming along?" Zhao Chen asked Lilith beside him.

Lilith placed her fishing rod on the stabilizer at her feet and used her handheld terminal to project a holographic list showing names and appearances.

"First, regarding the industrial ships, Annie is indeed quite good. She not only possesses high craftsmanship skills and is exceptionally talented, but she also has decent coordination abilities.

In the future, she will have no problem serving as the captain of an Interstellar Industrial Ship.

Additionally, there are senior Starship engineers like Jenny. Although they can't manage the big picture yet, they have no issues with Starship technicalities and can be focused on for development.

There is also a craftsman from the Half-Bearman race who is quite good; he is currently the captain of the T2 Iron Hammer Ship No. 2.

There are four other people here, all Executive Officers, who can also be groomed in the future."

After finishing with the technical talents, Lilith began introducing other talents.

"There are also several talents among my Succubus race. For example, this Aili; her learning ability is second only to mine. During the time we were away, she was acting in my position and handled everything very well.

These few from the Half-Beastman race are combat-oriented talents, and they are all very suitable for the role of Starship captain."

While Lilith was speaking, Charlotte pointed to a picture of one of the beast girls: "Wolf Girl Sister Bai. She's a very good warrior; we served together on an Interstellar Warship before."

Sister Bai?

What a strange way to address someone.

However, at a glance, this Wolf Girl indeed had white fur wherever it was visible, and she did look older than Charlotte.

After listening to Lilith and Charlotte's introductions, Zhao Chen was very satisfied with the list: "Good, we'll focus on training these people first."

The cultivation of talent was crucial.

Otherwise, the number of people Zhao Chen could rely on was simply too small.

"Commander, your rod is moving!" Lilith suddenly shouted.

Zhao Chen immediately pulled up the rod, and soon a fish over fifty centimeters long was hooked.

"I've got one here too!" Lilith also had a fish bite at the same time.

Both Zhao Chen and Lilith were catching fish, but Charlotte's hook showed no movement at all.

"There are too few fish in this pond!" Charlotte muttered, finding an excuse for herself.

"Too few? Not at all." Zhao Chen looked at his bucket, which was full of fish.

Even Lilith had several.

Only Charlotte's harvest was still zero.

Charlotte looked at Zhao Chen's bucket, then at her own, and instantly her fur bristled. She suddenly threw down her fishing rod and snatched the laser gun from her waist, aiming it at the pond.

It looked as if she were about to vent her anger on the damn pond in the next moment.

"Any fish you kill will be deducted from your meals next month!" Zhao Chen's single sentence acted like a binding spell, making Charlotte's body freeze in place.

Charlotte slowly lowered her laser gun and stared resentfully at the pond, as if she were contemplating draining the damn thing if she ever got the chance!

"Let's have grilled fish today," Zhao Chen suggested, looking at the bountiful harvest.

Lilith said, "I happen to know how to grill fish, so I'll handle it."

"Alright, I'll give you a hand," Zhao Chen said from the side.

Only Charlotte remained silent, just squatting next to Zhao Chen's bucket and staring at the fish inside.

"Charlotte, what are you going to do?" Zhao Chen asked, seeing that she was the only one with nothing to do.

Charlotte hesitated for a moment and pointed to her mouth: "I can eat!"

Zhao Chen and Lilith looked at each other, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"Charlotte, let me teach you how to grill fish then." Lilith pulled Charlotte over, having her hold the prepared fish to grill over the campfire.

Half an hour later, the original little white tiger had become a big black tiger.

"What happened to you?" Zhao Chen walked back carrying some seasonings and suppressed a laugh as he looked 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 should just wait for us to finish." Lilith completely understood now; besides combat, Charlotte was a total novice in everything else.

If they let Charlotte continue grilling, there probably wouldn't be many fish left for her to ruin.

Finally, with Lilith's busy efforts, a grilled fish feast was ready.

"I plan to set out in three days. Charlotte will come with me, and I'll only take one T3 Blizzard. Lilith, you'll stay here and oversee our subsequent construction work.

Also, I've already instructed Wan'er; she will return to the Owl Dragon Star System to arrange a suitable planet to settle the Dwarf race.

During this time, Lilith, you'll be responsible for formulating an industrial development plan for that planet.

When the time comes, the male Dwarves and their families will be arranged to work on that planet. Female Dwarves who are willing and capable can work on our T2 Interstellar Industrial Ships." Zhao Chen began assigning tasks.

Because of the previous luck value requirement, Zhao Chen's fleet could not have any males.

But when going to a Dwarf tribe, it was impossible to only take the female Dwarves; they would definitely bring their whole families.

Those male Dwarves also needed a place to be settled.

Since they couldn't stay on the Starships, they would be sent to the Owl Dragon Star System.

He could make use of these Dwarves to establish some basic industry in the Owl Dragon Star System.

"Yes." Lilith worked hard without complaint, having no questions about the Commander's arrangements, nor did she care why the Commander only recruited female Dwarves.