章 65: Plans behind the scene (2)

It was a tale of the past, about a decade ago, when the Mauryan Empire stood as a majestic realm with breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cities. The empire's grandeur was known far and wide, immortalized in countless books and tales that had captivated the outside world. However, behind the facade of joy and happiness, the true state of the empire was far from idyllic.

Beneath the facade, nearly one-third of the empire's citizens endured the heavy burden of poverty. Basic necessities like a single good meal became an unattainable luxury for them.

The empire, like any other, had two sides to its coin—where there was light, there lurked hidden darkness.