Chapter 104 - Shadows on the Tide
Emperor Gelawdewos sent his own secret service, the Emperor’s fang, to intercept any messages leaving Gondar at night. Any suspicious persons were quickly taken care of, any birds in the sky shot down.
That night, muffled cries rang throughout the alleyways of Gondar.
Spies intercepted on their way out to their leaders. Some noble messengers were taken out. Others were left to their devices to lead the Emperor’s men to their true masters.
"Don’t let those we let go out of your sight! They will lead us to the traitors of our kingdom." Their leader commanded.
Abyssinia would be free of traitors, one way or another.
Back in the Nuri Coast, King Lusweti and General Malik were busy preparing for the inevitable clash with the pirates.
He went through plans, maps.
"Malik? How is our navy? They have had quite a bit of training. Do you think they are ready for a clash at sea?" he asks.
Malik nods with pride.
"If the fight is unavoidable, they will fight. Those men know these waters like the back of their hands. I have pushed them harder than ever before. We will be ready," Malik replies firmly.
"Do we have enough ships?"