Seeing the expressions on the three people across from him—faces full of disgust yet utter helplessness, as if they had just encountered the world's most shameless scumbag—Lynch remained perfectly composed. He even took his time pouring himself another glass of wine.
In truth, his proposal to "three-time" them seemed absurd and shameless, but it was a reluctant decision made after careful consideration. If he truly operated under the identity of the North Wind Legion Fourteenth Battle Group's Naval Squadron, moving around the East Sea would become incredibly difficult.
The Rage Tide Legion viewed the East Sea as their own backyard. How could they ever allow the North Wind Legion to meddle in their territory? When the time came, let alone recruiting and expanding his forces, even if he just wanted to enter a port for supplies or ship repairs, he would inevitably face all sorts of overt and covert harassment. He might even be "accidentally fired upon."
