Maritime transportation was doomed unless the Dalton Family offered their support.
Within the Kingdom, everyone had to mind their manners and not behave too outrageously.
Ships frequently disappeared in the vast sea. Even if the Kingdom wanted to investigate, they wouldn't know where to start.
"We may have no food, but that doesn't mean others are in the same situation. Instead of sighing here, it's better to negotiate openly with them.
They can either sell us the food needed to survive this crisis, or we shall all perish and descend into hell together," the sanguinary Baron Katelai spoke.
Recently, the pent-up anger had become too much, and an outlet for it was desperately needed. After all, it was uncertain whether he could escape the troubles caused by the July Club.
The others feared this approach might provoke adverse consequences, but Baron Katelai did not care.
If he won the bet, he needed to play his part of a Noble Lord here; if he lost, he might as well flee.