ch45 the talks(votes)

Maximus cleared his throat slightly before speaking. "Gentlemen, we can catch up later—after our meeting is concluded. For now, let's focus on the reason you all have come here and hear what Emperor Wu has in store for us. Shall we?" 

The three leaders stopped their conversation, exchanging glances before nodding in agreement. 

"Indeed," David Thomson added. "Let's handle the important matters first. As for catching up, we can do that later, as Emperor Maximum suggested." 

Both Emperor Donvas and Emperor Wu agreed without hesitation. With that, they turned toward the grand circular table and took their seats, ready to begin the crucial discussions that awaited them.

As the four leaders took their seats around the grand circular table, Emperor Maximum Maurya shifted his gaze toward Emperor Wu of the Jiang Dynasty. His deep blue eyes held a sharp, calculating look, a silent signal that he expected something significant from this meeting.