"Master, there is still some distance between the Western Continent and the other territories."
Richard hesitated to speak, his tone cautious.
"In between, there lies a vast expanse of open Sea."
"If our army marches rashly, I fear..."
Zhang Beixing smiled faintly, brimming with confidence.
"This ocean is nothing more than a stepping stone on my campaign."
"I will build a port here."
"Let it become the bridgehead for the Empire's expedition!"
His words rang out like iron, stirring the blood.
Alina and Richard exchanged a glance, and saw the same resolve in each other's eyes.
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
"We are willing to spill liver and brain, to give our lives in service to you!"
The vow of loyalty echoed through the great hall.
Zhang Beixing nodded in satisfaction and turned to gaze out the window.
Beneath the towering mountains stretched an endless forest.
Farther still lay that boundless, unknown ocean.
Ambition, in that instant, was completely ignited.
