Darkstalker grin faltered for the slightest moment. He knew that about the technology, they'd made it very clear when he showed up. Which did bring up the question of what on earth their enemies may have at their disposal, since the humans kept mentioning things that would only be possible with animus magic back home.

"Certainly, sir, you're correct a proper air defense would be impossible, without a full wing of dragons anyway. A more straightforward way to phrase it would be to simply say I can fly and you can't. It is still invaluable to have someone who can use the skies freely. An aerial scout for example would be very valuable to your cause."