After Bede led the Thousand Chief Commerce Assembly to receive the news, they promptly submitted a membership application to the Conqueror Guild, but to Bede's bewilderment, they were rejected.
Unable to communicate with the Conqueror Guild, Bede couldn't miss the opportunity when he caught their financial backer. Rubbing his wide hands together and with a flattering smile, he asked, "My Lord, may I ask a question?"
Gaven withdrew his gaze from the massive Komeer Fleet and the grain-laden convoy, smiling as he asked, "Uncle Bede, I've already said, in private, there's no need for such formality, feel free to ask any questions."
They were now at the port of Susar, the Royal Capital of the Komeer Kingdom, overseeing the loading of the first batch of military supplies.
The procurement of weapons, equipment, and other military supplies from the Valley was something Gaven had already laid out before reaching an agreement with King Yasan.
