The retainers present all lifted their heads, their gazes converging on the massive body of the Red Dragon.
From his elevated position, Cassius looked down upon the crowd, his tone calm as he declared, "Three days, within three days, I want to see the Empire fully enter a state of war readiness."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The Ogres, Great Goblins, Humans, Tieflings, and even those more colossal Monsters, the Dragon Beasts, all knelt on one knee, bowing their heads respectfully, echoing in unison.
In the Ashen Empire, every word and deed of the Emperor was worthy of all to follow, study, and ponder; there were even publishers who printed "Emperor's Admonitions," which sold exceptionally well within the Empire, enjoyed hot sales.
Three days, that was the deadline set by Cassius.
For any normal great nation, to be battle-ready in three days is an almost impossible task, but the Ashen Empire is different.
