“The news about our ships navigating the Arabian Sea has stirred quite a commotion among the rival empires,” the consigliere of the Dominic household reported. “They’ve united to resist us. The Dead Empire, the Bad Guns Empire, Bruv, and the Moolah Empire, all joining forces.”
Zander’s jaw clenched. “Those cowardly scoundrels, teaming up against us.”
Asher, however, remained composed, fingers drumming against the armrest as his mind worked through scenarios. He looked almost bored, though the storm behind his eyes betrayed how quickly he was devising ways to crush those daring to obstruct them.
“How many ships?” he asked evenly.
“They’ve got about half of ours. But it won’t be long before they outnumber us, they’re trying to persuade the Empire of Flowers to ally with them. Luckily, th
