Three days after Klaus's revelations shook the Lionhart council, Roman stood before a massive map of the Runiya continent, red markers indicating the spread of information that would reshape political relationships across every known kingdom. The decision had been unanimous, if reluctant—Sabrina Petrova's threat demanded continental response.
"Post the bounty notices in every major city," Roman commanded, his voice carrying authority that brooked no delay. "One hundred thousand gold pieces for information leading to her capture. Two hundred thousand for confirmed location of Obsidian Hand operations."
The amounts were staggering—enough to purchase entire merchant fleets or fund military campaigns. Yet given Sabrina's demonstrated capabilities, even such ridiculous sums seemed modest payment for intelligence that might prevent continental devastation.
