She is wrong.
Twelve missing stars appear in the eastern sky, leading her fleet toward a city hidden beneath the ocean and an ancient chart capable of revealing countless possible futures. As forgotten civilizations emerge from the shadows, Valeria faces an enemy who believes humanity cannot be trusted with an uncertain tomorrow.
This time, the greatest challenge is not discovering a lost empire or defeating an opposing fleet.
It is deciding whether anyone has the right to choose the future for everyone else.
From a city beneath the waves to a mountain that rises from the sea, Valeria's final expedition forces her to confront the deepest lesson of her journey: a map can reveal the road, but it cannot decide where humanity should go.
Cong Lenh is the author of the series The Silk Empire of Valeria, focusing on a fantasy adventure novel series with historical, exploration, maritime, and mysterious civilization elements. In Book XII – The Chart of Dawn, Cong Lenh continues to develop Valeria's journey through uncharted lands, combining exploration, mystery, and the human spirit of freedom before the unknown horizons.