“In three days, the Federation will bring in a fleet to supplement the troops at the Sharhap River. Their warship will unload twelve sampans bearing men, supplies, and fire powder off the coast. Qara’s birds have seen them sailing over the narrow strait. At their current speed, we predict they will land after sunset of the third day,” Altan announced. “I want to sink them.” “And I want to sleep with the Empress.” Baji looked around. “Sorry, I thought we were voicing our fantasies.” Altan looked unamused.
