The Kul Tiras Combined Fleet departed from King's Bay early that morning. Commander Halliwell led the Sail Gathering Fleet toward the Eastern Kingdoms, while Moss led the Royal Fleet toward Stormwind City.
The Tide Fleet, carrying the nation's troops under Marshal Valentin's command, followed close behind the two fleets and headed for Northern Northrend.
After the warships carrying troops and supplies departed, nearly a hundred warships still lined the major ports of Kul Tiras's Inland Sea.
Nearly every medium-sized or larger warship in Kul Tiras had been summoned to the harbor, including many large transport vessels belonging to the Merchants' Guild.
Over the past week, workers had used the rails extending from the Industrial Zone to transport a steady stream of steel beams and trusses to the port.
There were also vast quantities of fired bricks and cement.
"It hasn't even been a week, and our expenditure has already exceeded five hundred thousand gold coins. At this rate, we won't be able to make ends meet by the end of the month, Mr. Hammer," the young girl standing beside Hammer said worriedly.
Hammer's expression remained calm and unchanged as he patiently explained, "These are all materials needed for infrastructure construction. Young Master Rowan isn't going to the Northern Lands of Northrend simply to eliminate the Scourge. We need to use this large-scale landing to establish a foothold on the northern continent."
Brittany nodded, only half understanding. "If that's the case, does that mean Morris Energy will be carrying out development in the Northern Lands of Northrend?"
Energy development was a must. They weren't spending all this money on charity, after all.
"It's only a matter of time," Hammer said firmly.
Brittany pressed her lips together and asked worriedly, "Will you be going too, Mr. Hammer?"
"Yes."
Brittany continued, "Then you