Freya was speechless.
The Viking Empress had faced the same dilemma now confronting the Graecian Emperor. Yet while the old ruler of the north had been paralyzed by uncertainty, unable to find a clear solution, Emperor Alexandro—the White Death—had already envisioned a brutal but decisive path forward.
It was merciless. Uncompromising. A course of action that would undoubtedly result in countless innocent lives being lost. But it was also efficient and effective. It would ensure that whatever foreign power was attempting to sink its claws into Graecia would fail—permanently.
Unfortunately, Freya understood that this path was not available to just anyone.
The Viking Empress, for all her might, lacked the military authority, political structure, and sheer power to do what Alexandro could. This wasn't simply a matter of determination—it was one of capability. Only a supreme powerhouse at the height of his dominance, like the White Death, could execute such a plan.
