Just as the words left Zara's mouth, silence reigned inside the room.
No one spoke. They just watched her, waiting for her to continue.
"I've been to the new continent that appeared out of nowhere," Zara said. "I spent a few days there. And I can say this for certain: we're outnumbered—and by a very large margin."
She crossed her arms. "They have enough numbers and resources to keep trying to conquer us over and over, even if they fail repeatedly. They *know* we won't be able to hold out forever."
"Their technology is very advanced as well," she went on. "And the most terrifying part? They have one of the strongest creatures known to mankind."
Her voice dropped. "A legion of dragons. Not a handful. A *legion*."
She glanced at Alex. "With Avaloria's current military strength, fighting them head-on is like throwing eggs at a rock. These dragons aren't wild beasts. They're trained for warfare."
"So you're saying we're screwed. Big time," Alex said.
Zara nodded.
