Baltimore could tell that they didn't know anything else about these Elders—these men would've jumped at the chance to show off otherwise.
It seemed like this place was really more difficult than any other territories they faced. In fact, in previous wars, they never found the need to truly prepare beforehand.
No matter. It would be a refreshing change of pace to find the occasional challenge.
At the very least, the people here could tell his men were not particularly friendly. He wondered how they could take action so quickly. They just arrived, did they not?
At this, the memory of that guy separating from them came to mind. Did they send a message? How? Aether letters—assuming they had such a good thing—didn't have such a large scope.
Anyway, he'll find out soon enough. Baltimore's expression didn't change. "What else?"
