章 286: Scale of Evil

[Certain scenes are graphic and could be upsetting to some. Proceed with caution. Discretion is advised.]

Maxen and Olivia had the timeline in their minds, so it was easy for them to backtrack and check previous months.

It didn't surprise them when they saw the same ship floating in international waters months prior, but what had them wondering was why it never crossed the line as if the captain was afraid to explain their unofficial presence in the territorial waters of Nisia.

Maxen pinched his thumb and index finger together, and then slowly parted it to zoom the image on the screen.

Second by second, the pixilated image cleared, revealing mirrored eagles—one held a sword while the other held a globe with each of their claws.

"What is Nuovo's royal fleet doing near our waters?" Olivia wondered aloud when the Royal Family of Vuono's coat of arms painted on the vessel's hull flashed on the screen.