The story went back one month.
At the time, the Underground Emperor Agripa had learned that the kingdom had been defeated, negotiations had ended, and the decree abolishing slavery was spreading throughout the kingdom.
"Abolish slavery?"
"Abolish what slavery?"
"In this city, no one can touch me!"
"Whoever comes, they won't find a shred of evidence. If they dare investigate, I'll make sure they die in the arena!"
That was what Agrippa had thought at the time. Even though his subordinates had all urged him to avoid the authorities while they were at their strongest.
Once, he had been nothing but a rat forced to hide in the shadows. He had sacrificed a great deal.
He had finally gotten everything he wanted by selling slaves. How could he possibly just give it all up?
If he stopped dealing in slaves, what else could he do?
Turning this city into a den of crime, where everyone hurt each other without a shred of morality or compassion—that was his masterpiece.
The truth had proven this:
No one could resist money, wealth, beautiful members of the opposite sex, or the pressure and influence of their surroundings.
If an official dared come, he had a hundred ways to corrupt him!
But, but!
What Agrippa hadn't expected, under these circumstances, was—
An uprising!
An uprising anyone could see coming!
Anyone could guess who was pulling the strings!
"Damn it."
On the day of the uprising, in the Mining Area.
Rick fought his way out, leading those willing to follow him. The moment he reached the surface, he saw the chaotic fighting all around him.
Fortunately, the Underground Emperor's soldiers and guards were all wearing standard-issue armor.
It was easy to tell them apart.
"Damn it, people from another area have rebelled!"
The guards who