“What do you mean ‘rebellion’?”

The emperor frowned because no one had ever mentioned that word since the empire had been built. The mood in the room quickly became dark.

Although he’d just been giving his opinions confidently, Eisen took a step back.

“An emergency messenger has just arrived from Shahatra with news that they’re experiencing a rebellion and the capital is being attacked. Only the imperial family and some officials have been evacuated,” said the eunuch.

“Isn’t Shahatra the desert kingdom?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Thes dirty little bastards…! How dare they pay me back like this when I helped them make a living within their kingdom!”

Technically speaking, the former emperor, Golden Jackson, and the State Contributors had helped them during their time of struggle, but no one dared speak up.

“Ha, a rebellion… a rebellion during my rule…! How does this even make sense?” said the emperor, placing his hand on his forehead. He tried to pretend to be angry, but it was obvious that he was feeling nervous. The emperor had never dealt with such a situation before since he had only inherited a legacy from the generations before...