Chapter 27: You sure about this?
"Hmm... I get what you mean."
Ethan understood that Elynn wasn't saying Cicero was inferior to Seraphina—she was pointing out that their strengths and focus were simply different.
Cicero was more of a strategist, relying on his intellect. Even his Heroic Talent leaned toward tactical prowess, which meant that direct combat wasn't exactly his forte.
Seraphina, on the other hand, was a completely different story. Whether it was her personality or her Heroic Talent, she was a pure warrior through and through.
So when Elynn mentioned "greater power," it made perfect sense that Seraphina was the better fit.
"Go on," Ethan said.
"Yes..." Elynn nodded and continued, "Right now, I think our best move is to focus on developing Verdant Ravine. There are plenty of wild creatures there, which will help Her Highness Seraphina grow stronger quickly. Plus, the gold mines in Verdant Ravine are exactly what Emerald Castle needs most right now.
"After all, once we take control of all the Creature Dwellings in Wishing Valley, just recruiting troops alone is going to cost us a fortune! And considering the current size of our territory, this isn't just a one-time expense—it's something we'll have to keep paying every single month."
Ethan froze for a moment, confused.
Every single month?
Why?