(Chapter 28: Recall Measures)
Imperial Capital · Imperial Palace
This was the most luxurious building in the empire. Aside from the outer wall surrounding the Imperial Capital to protect it from Danger Beast attacks, the imperial city within the Imperial Capital was itself encircled by an even taller wall. Life was harsh for those living on the outskirts, yet the Imperial Palace was extravagantly luxurious. The nation was not poor, but all its wealth was concentrated in the hands of a few. And the wealthier they were, the more they oppressed others, leaving the common people in utter misery.
There were also many wealthy yet unscrupulous people. Connections relied on connections, corruption relied on corruption, and the nation's internal affairs had become rotten. Within this corrupt regime, they colluded with one another, leaving the people unable to survive.
All because the emperor of this empire was a child under ten years old. All political power was held in the minister's hands, while the Little Emperor was nothing more than a puppet. Purging dissidents and promoting loyalists had caused countless deaths.
At that moment, someone was kneeling on one knee in the palace hall, delivering a report.
"Your Majesty! General Nagakid and General Hemi have rebelled. The rebel forces appear to have joined together!"
Hearing this, the people in the hall became slightly flustered. "General Nagakid, so brave and skilled in battle, has actually joined the rebels!"
"The rebels have already become a terrifying force."
"If we don't quickly think of something, then the empire..." The rest went unsaid, but everyone knew the empire was in danger.
The Little Emperor stood and said, "There is no need for everyone to panic! They are merely a small force in the south. We can deal with them whenever we wish. It will be