This is what the leader of the Millennial Dragons had promised before. They would obtain new powers from Arceus and a stable base for living from the Beasts Pirates, and the adult Millennial Dragons will have to carry out their job.
Given Archeops’ nature, Arceus did not intend for them to participate in direct combat. They only have to carry out scouting and surprise attacks.
The number of Millennial Dragons has remained unchanged as the dragon eggs brought back at that time had not yet hatched. The hatching time for Millennial Dragon’ eggs could take several decades.
The young Millennial Dragons had not yet grown up, so there were 15 adult Millennial Dragons, including the leader. They were capable of carrying approximately four people on each dragon’s back.
There were a total of 58 spots, with two spots already reserved. According to the discussion between Arceus and Kaido, the Air Cavalry would be handed over to Olga and become the team directly under her command.
Because the only ones who can communicate with Millennial Dragons are Arceus and Elizabeth. Since Arceus could not go himself and do the scouting, Elizabeth, who could communicate with them, is an indispensable member. Additionally, because of her bond with Olga, this team is also assumed to belong to her by default.
At first, Olga was quite happy as flying was one of humanity’s dreams, and being able to lead such a team was not bad. However, as a result, she has to study an additional subject in aerial combat, and the lesson plans were compiled by other members of the Beasts Pirates.
Kaido, Queen, King, and Shayna all had the ability to fly, with King and Shayna having flown since childhood, so they knew what to pay attention to in aerial combat.
Arceus provided a lot of details as he was the only one who knew what a large-scale aerial combat situation was like. After all, the technology tree of the pirates was heavily skewed, and even though they have invented laser emitters and the maneuvering devices that could make ships fly, there was no flying vehicle like an airplane.
First, there was an internal recruitment within the team to see who wanted to join the Air Cavalry, followed by a screening process.
The first step of screening was simple – candidates must not have a fear of heights. The altitude at which Millennial Dragon flies is not low, and those who are afraid of heights cannot become members of the Air Cavalry.
Although most people who make a living on the sea are not prone to seasickness, surprisingly, many candidates who were screened out were afraid of heights. Next, there was a screening based on height and weight.
People with big builds were good at ground combat, but it was unnecessary in aerial combat. Air Cavalry does not require close combat, so weight was a liability. Therefore, they were looking for lean and agile individuals who could carry more weapons on the backs of the Millennial Dragons.
After a preliminary screening, the number of candidates decreased significantly. Moreover, the candidates were not only members of the Beasts Pirates, but also residents of the island.
Beasts Pirates have also recruited locals of the island because Kaido needs strong warriors even among the low-ranking soldiers, and thin and weak cannon fodder are not what he needs. However, people willing to join a pirate crew are still rare.
It wasn’t until the recent changes on the island that people were willing to join the Beasts Pirates and become a pirate. This time, there were many local villagers who signed up for the Air Cavalry.
After all, there is a certain difference between Air Cavalry and being ordinary pirates, but the probability of these ordinary people being screened out is even higher as they have always been engaged in agriculture or business and lack the ability of a warrior.
After the initial screening, the final selection was left to the Millennial Dragons themselves. After all, these people will ride on their backs in the future. If the Millennial Dragons do not like them and there is no cooperation and coordination between the two parties of the Air Cavalry, even scouting missions would be much less effective.
As an air force, neither Arceus nor Kaido expected this Air Cavalry to be deployed into battle in a short period of time. Therefore, for those who have been selected and qualified, besides stricter training, the rest is to maintain a good relationship with the Millennial Dragons.
If the Millennial Dragons dislike them, they naturally cannot stay here.
Olga and the Millennial Dragons have a good relationship mainly because Elizabeth can act as a translator, and she was also there when the young master of the Millennial Dragons was injured before. After careful observation, it can be seen that most of the members of the Air Cavalry were people who participated in the treasure hunt event.
As they fought side by side on the ship, it left a strong impression on the Millennial Dragons, which made their relationship more harmonious.
Time passed by unnoticed, and in the blink of an eye, three years had gone by. Beasts Pirates were no longer newcomers to the New World, as they had proven their strength through numerous battles during this time.
The career of a pirate is short-lived, and one year is enough to transform a pirate from a so-called rookie to a seasoned veteran. Now, the Beasts Pirates can also be considered a well-established force in the New World.
Beasts Fruits’ development was going well as they leveraged Du Feld and Stussy’s connections to break into the high-end market in their first year. They gained recognition among nobles and kings of various countries, and then gradually occupied the high-end market.
When it comes to advertising and marketing, no one can compare to Arceus. Having gone through numerous advertising baptisms, he knows exactly how to make a product sell like hotcakes. Avocado can become a hit in the market under various names, and there is no reason why these delicious Berries won’t succeed.
The pirate world also has celebrities, both in the lawful and unlawful sides. Through Morgans’ connections, the official side was able to successfully reach out to one of the hottest stars and paid a hefty sum to have them endorse their product.
As for Stussy, World Government saw this as an opportunity for her to deepen her connections with the pirates and make it easier to gather various intelligence, so they not only did not stop her, but also helped Stussy, providing her with many channels and resources.
As for the pirate world, Charlotte Linlin’s name played a significant role.
Healthy, delicious, nourishing, all the possible names were added to it, and for a while, the Berries sales dominated the high-end market of the New World and gradually flowed to the first half of the Grand Line and the Four Seas.
Here, you can find fruits that can compare to the taste of Berries.
However, having a great taste alone is not enough. You have to open up the market to sell your produce, otherwise even the most delicious fruits can only be buried in the soil as fertilizer.
Although Beasts Fruits is not considered a legitimate company, they are also a member of the gray industry.
And in the three years, the types of Berries have also increased. Different Berries have different uses, such as juicing, making spices, dietary therapy, and so on.
With the help of these berries, the Beasts Fruits vaguely become the seventh emperor of the Underworld as “Fruit Emperor”, with a monopoly on part of the high-end market.
After establishing the brand image, they could sell the same goods at higher prices as they have gained the trust of more consumers.
Beasts Fruits also makes it easier to sell the stolen treasures of Captain John, and with their own front business, Beasts Pirates no longer needed middleman in certain matters, who profit from price differences. As a result, their business has been flourishing.
Moreover, the past events still remain hidden, and although some people found some clues, those pieces of evidence disappeared quickly, all thanks to Spandine’s stubbornness to admit his mistakes.
In order to not be held accountable, he firmly believes that all of it is Ryleth’s fault.
At the same time, whenever Olga goes out to buy things, she certainly impersonates Ryleth, which is also one of the reasons.
World Government is still searching for Ryleth’s whereabouts, but Ryleth has always been elusive like a ghost, and his trail has never been found, earning him the nickname of the Ghost Captain.
During this time, Arceus also found the sixth plate, the grass-type Meadow Plate, which further advanced his farming business.