章 178: Together

"What do you know about the lands in the East?" Laiex asked.

"That there is a single country there, but they are divided into many islands and the fact that everything they built so far relies on their skills with ships," Zaos replied.

"That is the gist of things, but it seems you don't know anything about their chain of command," Laiex said. "Much like the mercenaries in the West, the people of Vezar don't follow a king or noble families. Those who control their country rise to power by becoming more influential economically speaking."

"So, they are a merchant country," Zaos said.

"We have been maintaining a good relationship with them for the past decades. A certain family has maintained itself in power, unlike the others which quickly ascend and then descend," Laiex explained. "Despite that, both parties tried to maintain neutrality, but then two weeks ago, the head of that family invited the princess to the birthday party of his eldest daughter."