Ethan had come prepared.
He reached into his coat and pulled out a rolled-up map, spreading it across the polished floor of the throne room. "Based on my investigation—"
He tapped several key regions on the parchment with his finger.
"Emerald Castle is a major power. Their territory is vast—this entire region here," he circled a swath of land, "is firmly under their control."
Kaelira's brow creased, just slightly.
Ethan continued, his tone measured. "But from what I've seen, they're a peace-inclined faction. Much like Sol'Rakka. They don't go looking for war. If they can avoid conflict, they will."
He paused deliberately, then added, "At the very least, they're not the type to conquer for sport."
Kaelira didn't look convinced. In fact, her frown deepened.
"Peace-inclined?" she echoed, voice sharp. "Then why did they wipe out Sky Citadel?"
