Paradis Island, Royal Capital.
After Paradis Island had been fully unified, the mineral and forest resources outside the Walls were developed.
Under Historia's people-first policies, the economy within the Walls continued to grow. She also reduced taxes to one-tenth of what they had been under the Former Royal Government. Had Zackly and Draven not jointly petitioned her, saying they could no longer sustain the Cabinet and the military, she would have lowered them to one-twentieth.
With Chen Si's help, Historia spread her ideals to every corner within the Walls. The people lived and worked in peace, and even at night, lights shone everywhere. Everyone lived harmoniously, no longer afraid of running into nobles whenever they went outside.
As a result, Paradis Island's entertainment industry began to flourish. Writers, playwrights, and stage actors sprang up like mushrooms after rain. Many writers and playwrights sincerely praised Historia's good deeds and Chen Si's great achievement in unifying Paradis Island. Books by local authors also began to appear, subtly satirizing the cruelty of the Central Intelligence Agency under Kenny's leadership.
The people of the Eldia Empire supported Historia as never before. Everyone loved their Empress from the bottom of their hearts.
At the Reiss Family's farm, Historia had opened the grounds to provide work for residents of the Underground District.
Historia was cutting grass and tending livestock alongside the children and farmers. Dressed in white, with her golden hair pinned high, she had a trace of concern for her country and people in her exquisite, radiant eyes-a concern absent from her younger days.
"Big Sister Historia, is being an emperor hard?" a little boy asked innocently.
"Nick! How many times have I told you to call her Your Majesty? Honestly, child!" scolded a woman beside him, holding a grass-cutting knife.
"It's all right, Mrs.