章 288: Ahead of Schedule

At the capital, Riz sat in his office, contemplating the limited time available to recapture the lands that rightfully belonged to Barlia. His minister of war and defence, William Geoffrey, stood by his side.

"How long does it take for ships to reach Thyrate?" Riz asked.

William quickly calculated the estimated duration. "Approximately four to five days, Your Majesty," he replied.

Riz's brow furrowed, his mind racing with the impending deadline. "So, we probably have around a week or two before the treaty possibly reaches a consensus. Depends whether their prince wants to meet with our representative or not," he muttered.

He continues, "There's not much time left, and we must act swiftly before it's too late," he declared firmly.

Turning to his minister, Riz asked, "What about the prisoners of war? Do we get something from them?"