...The first target had been chosen—an imposing naval stronghold belonging to the Red Oligarch, ruler of the South... Striking there would not merely be a tactical victory; it would be a profound declaration...Yet Lokros was no fool. He understood the magnitude of the risk. The naval base was heavily fortified, manned by seasoned soldiers, and shielded by the Oligarch's vast resources. A direct assault could end in annihilation. The attack would require cunning, precision, speed, and merciless efficiency. But Lokros did not rise to power by shying away from danger...