When it came to financial power, the North Wind Legion couldn't hold a candle to the filthy rich Free City States. As for professional naval support, they were no match for the Rage Tide Legion, which had dominated the East Sea for decades.
Their only advantage… was an appeal to sentiment.
Edmund cleared his throat, a rare hint of embarrassment appearing on his refined face. "Lynch, my... ah, Baron, you're well aware of the North Wind Legion's situation. We truly don't have the Rage Tide Legion's deep naval heritage, nor do we have the ample finances of the Free City States."
