Wyot's voice echoed from the void. “The Jademora Empire has always respected strength. Since you’ve come to our territory and made bold statements, you should at least make it up to us.”

His words, filled with menace and hostility, cast a heavy silence over the assembly.

Zared’s face darkened as he slowly clenched his fist. “The Jademora Empire surely wouldn’t cheat and outnumber me, right?”

Adair intervened, “The situation doesn’t call for it yet. However, I can’t guarantee that won’t happen