The pioneers

The mention of an alliance made Justin's eyes widen. He had expected something like this would eventually happen. In most cases, conquest wars would come with heavy losses unless someone had an overwhelming advantage like Justin. Leaders, therefore, would naturally opt for diplomacy, threats, and trade to unite multiple territories instead of engaging in costly wars. Now, he was witnessing the first real example of that.

'But something doesn't feel right.'

Justin accepted Grayson's explanation but couldn't shake his doubts. From what he had seen, Damian didn't seem like someone capable of leading negotiations. He couldn't even bluff properly, let alone make threats. So how had someone like Damian become the leader of a coalition of multiple territories?

"What really happened?" Justin asked.

"Well, it's a bit of a long story," Grayson hesitated, scratching his head, unsure of where to start.