Chapter 60: Chapter 60: Foundations of Resilience

These were the people who had fought beside him, who had seen the empire through its darkest days. Now, they would be the architects of its future.

Lucian took his place at the head of the table, his gaze sweeping over the group. "Our empire has suffered greatly, but we have survived," he began. "Now, we must focus on rebuilding—on creating something stronger and more resilient than before. The future of our people depends on it."

He gestured to a large map that had been spread out on the table, detailing the current state of the empire. "Our first priority is to stabilize our key locations. We must fortify our cities and towns, repair our infrastructure, and ensure that our people feel safe. But more than that, we need to think about sustainability—how to create an empire that can thrive even in the face of future threats."