April 11, 1695 – The Royal Palace of Elysea
The war room in the Royal Palace of Elysea was eerily quiet despite the weight of the discussion unfolding within its walls. A large map of North Africa stretched across the long oak table, its surface marked with Elysean military positions, trade routes, and areas of conflict. Around the table stood King Bruno de Elysea, Chief of Staff Antoine Leclerc, Foreign Minister Charles Dufort, and several high-ranking officers.
The tension was palpable.
Bruno stood at the head of the table, arms crossed, his gaze sharp as he studied the newly acquired reports from Carthage. His mind was racing, piecing together the events that had transpired while he was focused on domestic affairs.
General Armand Roux had gone too far.
Bruno had always trusted his generals to act decisively, but for them to launch a full-scale invasion without his explicit approval was not something he could ignore.