Hence, building a fortress became the priority.
Ethan found himself nodding in agreement with Victor's account.
He had even suspected that it was Victor who had persuaded Mia and others to embark on this course of action.
After all, in Mia's perception, the act of building a city of this magnitude was bound to seriously offend the Azure Empire.
It seemed imprudent and deviated from their strategy of gradual progression.
But in today's context, many issues can no longer be viewed through the lens of the past.
It was similar to how the kingdoms of the Eastern Shore never anticipated the might of the Azure Empire emerging from the vast oceans, obliterating them with an effortless ease.
"Victor, perhaps you would like to chat with Henry Powell. Afterward, let's convene a brief meeting," Ethan suggested to Victor, and then retreated into the depths of the Dungeon.
