The Princess's unknown fate was a tragedy, but it was also a distraction, as much as he wanted to save her now, Julius couldn't just focus solely on her especially since he didn't even know which direction to head in to do so.
The empire's strength would falter possibly, the Vassal State of Roserun would raise a stink about it, and our neighbors trying to probe and test the countries resovle.
He had seen what happened when nations turned their focus inward.
Civil war.
Revolts.
Weakness.
No—his vision was clear.
The Kingdom needed to look beyond its borders.
Expansion.
Diplomacy.
Strength.
Revenge.
The northern frontier remained secure behind The Great Wall for now against The Visigoth Empire, but Julius knew it would not last.
