Chapter 160: The Deep Dive
The heavy iron lid of the Paladin's lockbox slammed against the obsidian table with a deafening crack.
The War Council of the Velkrath Imperium gathered around the newly rebuilt table in the underground bunker.
Prime Minister Hardsteel, Chief Inquisitor Silas, and my elite Pack looked down at the neatly organized stacks of human parchment.
"They are not just maps," I stated, my baritone voice echoing off the stone walls.
"They are invasion routes. Blueprint schematics for massive holy siege engines. The Human Holy Empire across the Azure Sea has been funding our internal rebellions to soften us up. They are preparing to launch a full scale Crusade to wipe the Monster Continent off the map."
Silas picked up a detailed drawing of a massive wooden galleon adorned with glowing golden crosses.
The Chief Inquisitor took a slow drag of his cigar, his sharp eyes calculating the threat.
"Their navy is massive," Silas noted, blowing a ring of smoke.
