章 84: Chapter 84: Reminiscing the Past

Lucian stood alone in his private study, the weight of his empire pressing heavily on his shoulders. The soft glow of candlelight flickered against the walls, casting long shadows that seemed to dance with the memories of his past. His gaze drifted to the window, where the city stretched out before him—a testament to his ambition, his victories, and his losses. The empire he had built was magnificent, a sprawling civilization of progress, innovation, and unity. But beneath the gleaming surface, there were cracks—cracks that he could no longer ignore.